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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poi Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Pascual Perez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poi Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Lai in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lai prevents it.
Lai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Lai throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Lai misses with some punches.
Lai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez has Lai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lai tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Lai's guard.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Perez pushing down on Lai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lai moves into full guard.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is looking for a kimura here.
Lai wants to get back to full guard.
Perez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascual Perez!
During a confident post fight interview, Pascual Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Medicine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cyril Westlake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Jovi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
Westlake misses with a wild combination.
Jovi wants to counter the offense by Westlake and move into the clinch position.
Westlake cracks Jovi with an open hand slap.
Westlake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jovi back to the cage. Westlake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westlake, as that shot connected.
Jovi is rocked!
Westlake cracks Jovi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jovi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Westlake pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jovi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Westlake!
Cyril Westlake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerad misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade avoids the body shot from Semerad.
Ty Semerad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semerad. Hand Grenade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Semerad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Semerad takes a swing at Hand Grenade's ribcage but misses.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Semerad avoids them all with ease.
Semerad misses with a body shot
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Semerad thinking.
Semerad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hand Grenade is trying to defend but Semerad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand.
Hand Grenade won't allow Semerad to pass to mount.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad seems to be working for a kimura but Hand Grenade defends the submission attempt.
Semerad stops Hand Grenade from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hand Grenade jabs Semerad right on the nose. Semerad blinks but takes it well.
Semerad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Hand Grenade - just one landing.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Semerad is out of range.
Semerad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
Hand Grenade scores with a three punch combo!
Semerad just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerad tries to clinch up.
Hand Grenade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semerad.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Semerad.
Semerad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hand Grenade did well to prevent Semerad getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerad tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand back up but Semerad is controlling him
Semerad seems to be looking for submissions.
Hand Grenade tries to kick Semerad off but Semerad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Semerad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hand Grenade manages to break the clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade throws an overhand right that lands on Semerad's shoulder, as Semerad tries to avoid the shot.
Hand Grenade lands with a good body shot.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab to the body.
Hand Grenade throws a hook but Semerad avoids it easily.
Semerad shoots in and gets a takedown into Hand Grenade's guard.
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Semerad from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semerad drops back looking for a leg! Hand Grenade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hand Grenade manages to kick Semerad off! Semerad jumps back into Hand Grenade's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but Semerad is having none of it.
Semerad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand Grenade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand Grenade has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semerad is proving hard to escape from.
Hand Grenade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Semerad misses the shot to the body.
Hand Grenade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Semerad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Semerad slips the punch.
Semerad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.
Semerad with a poor takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand Grenade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hand Grenade.
Semerad is rocked!
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand Grenade finish him?
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Semerad's body.
Semerad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Semerad.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab. Semerad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hand Grenade! Semerad is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
Our winner, Marcus Hand Grenade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (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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208 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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211 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
We've been told by Panteleev's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Panteleev!
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Panteleev is defending well.
Panteleev tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Panteleev is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panteleev, who protects the arm well.
Panteleev is trying to get back to half guard.
Panteleev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Panteleev some visible discomfort.
Panteleev is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Panteleev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panteleev taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Panteleev stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Panteleev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Panteleev is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Panteleev blocks the move with his legs.
Panteleev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gracie working away.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Panteleev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie working away.
Panteleev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panteleev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Panteleev.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Panteleev slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev stands up.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panteleev counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panteleev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panteleev's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panteleev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Panteleev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Panteleev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Panteleev scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panteleev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panteleev lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Panteleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Panteleev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panteleev as he avoids it easily.
Panteleev is looking to counter punch.
Panteleev scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panteleev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie looks winded!
Good shot there by Panteleev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Panteleev counters with a right hand to the body.
Panteleev lands a nice looking body shot.
Panteleev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panteleev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panteleev throws out a powerful jab.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Panteleev has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Panteleev steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Panteleev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Panteleev finish him?
Panteleev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Panteleev scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panteleev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gracie to the canvas! Gracie doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Panteleev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Panteleev!
Leonid Panteleev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
Helio Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for giving me a chance making him better just by entering ring.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley has chosen Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Laloosh ducks down to avoid it.
Laloosh throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawley, as that shot connected.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Crawley tried to score with a low kick but Laloosh checks it.
Laloosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laloosh takes the fight into the clinch.
Laloosh lands a body punch.
Crawley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laloosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Crawley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laloosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laloosh as Crawley tries to tie him up.
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Laloosh throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley scores with a decent looking hook.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses
and Laloosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crawley throws a low kick but Laloosh moves out of range easily.
It looked like Laloosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laloosh throws a leg kick
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laloosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Laloosh.
Crawley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laloosh moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Crawley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Crawley.
Laloosh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawley tries to land a leg kick but Laloosh saw it coming and moves away.
Laloosh looks for the body kick but Crawley saw that one coming.
Laloosh blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Crawley moves in looking to clinch but Laloosh pushes him off.
Jab by Laloosh.
It looks like Charles Crawley has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
Crawley throws a leg kick that misses.
Crawley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laloosh blocks a jab.
Crawley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laloosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crawley is able to avoid easily.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laloosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Laloosh looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
Laloosh throws a push kick but Crawley slaps the foot to one side.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Laloosh moved out of range.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laloosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh throws a leg kick which misses Crawley's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawley tries to avoid it.
Laloosh throws a leg kick but Crawley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laloosh backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crawley misses with a hook. Laloosh ducked under it nicely.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laloosh, as that shot connected.
Laloosh cracks Crawley with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Crawley tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Laloosh pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Crawley is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuke Laloosh!
After winning the bout, Nuke Laloosh 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen Battle Born - 5FDP as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
Campion moves forwards but Gordon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Campion moves out of range of the strikes.
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campion takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
I was talking to Campion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Campion shrugs off.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Campion in his tracks for a moment.
Campion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon is leaning against Campion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Campion in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Campion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Campion blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Campion controls his hands.
Campion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Campion's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon stands up from Campion's guard - Gordon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gordon throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch but Campion is having none of it.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
so Campion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Campion working some strikes from top position.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.
Campion is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion preventing the sweep.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campion advances position into side control!
Gordon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Campion scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Campion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
Campion lands an elbow.
Campion stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion looks up at the clock and then as Gordon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campion connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Campion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campion.
Gordon feints and then cracks Campion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campion down.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Campion's defenses.
Campion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Campion.
A left lands for Gordon.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gordon wants to control but Campion postures up.
Campion controls the position.
Gordon tries to buck Campion off but Campion is having none of it.
Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Campion lands a few punches from side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Campion's best efforts.
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Campion in his half guard.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Campion is very close to passing his half guard.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campion.
Campion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion lands a couple of elbows.
Campion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion lands a couple of elbows.
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Campion cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Campion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campion distracts Gordon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campion stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Gordon's guard.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Campion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Gordon fights it but they end up in guard.
Campion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Campion has gone for a leg lock! Gordon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campion's guard.
Campion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon controls Campion momentarily but Campion frees himself.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion landing with the ground and pound.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Campion landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion gets to his feet - Gordon follows without any prompting.
Gordon tries to clinch but Campion moves away
and Campion counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campion is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gordon is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Campion passes into side control.
Campion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gordon throws a head kick but Campion moves out of range.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Campion misses the target.
Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campion goes for a takedown attempt but Gordon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!
A victorious Thomas Campion 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, An Irish Pub Song. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krause counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seery!
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Seery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krause thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krause has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause swings around for an armbar but Seery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seery defends it easily.
Seery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krause has his foot on Seery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seery works his way back into a safe position though.
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seery defends it easily.
Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seery defends well.
Krause has his foot on Seery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seery works his way back into a safe position though.
Krause looking for subs off his back but Seery has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seery trying to control the pace.
Seery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Krause trying to control from the bottom.
Krause tries to roll over but Seery keeps him under control.
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seery is controlling the pace.
Krause wants to get back to full guard but Seery has passed into side control.
Krause wants to control but Seery postures up.
Seery trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Krause's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Krause dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seery has managed to clinch.
Krause jumps guard but Seery stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Seery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seery smiles and moves away.
Seery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Seery clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Krause fails to pull guard.
Patrick Seery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Seery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seery walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seery with a jab.
Seery has managed to clinch.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Seery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but Seery holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Seery breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery drops Krause with a huge uppercut! Krause drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Seery is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Seery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, James Krause stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Maul (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maul's head.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Stubb defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Stubb moves into the clinch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul digs a right hand underneath Stubb's ribcage. Stubb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stubb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Stubb throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stubb.
Maul misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb looking to stall.
Stubb lands a right hand.
Stubb effectively controlling the action here.
Maul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stubb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maul can turn it around.
Maul working aggressively here.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Stubb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stubb.
Maul lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul misses with the head strike.
A short right from Maul.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul lands a body punch.
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb is trying to stall.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb pushes Maul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Stubb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Nice body punch from Stubb - that landed with a thud.
Maul lands a right hand.
Stubb looking to slow down the pace here.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maul is keeping busy.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Stubb has the dominant position.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Stubb lands an uppercut.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Stubb controls the action.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maul's efforts to push away.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb blocks the elbow strike.
Maul blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Maul blocking some punches.
Stubb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul tries a body shot but Stubb blocks it.
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 Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Stubb lands.
Maul slips under a jab from Stubb.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Stubb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stubb backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Stubb.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stubb on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Stubb's leg but Stubb calmly moves out of range.
Stubb clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Stubb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stubb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stubb darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.
Stubb lands a shoulder strike.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stubb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A short right from Stubb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stubb.
Stubb tries to stall but Maul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maul scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul is trying to break the clinch but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with some punches.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stubb.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb slows down the pace here.
Alexander Stubb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb gets through Maul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Stubb blocking some punches.
A short right from Stubb.
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Stubb to work.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stubb prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Stubb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb stalling in the clinch but Maul improves position.
Stubb avoiding damage.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul is leaning against Stubb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a left hand.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Stubb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stubb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stubb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stubb forces Maul back against the cage and clinches.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stubb leaning against his opponent.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb lands a shot to the body.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb prevents a body shot from Maul.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Stubb.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Stubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb has closed the distance and engaged Maul in a clinch.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Stubb tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
A hook to the body from Maul.
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stubb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
Stubb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stubb is struggling to control the position.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Stubb'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Stubb is working Maul over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maul as Stubb tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maul up against the cage.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Maul scores with a shot to the side of Stubb's head.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb has Maul pressed against the cage, preventing Maul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stubb or not.
Stubb misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb slows down the pace here.
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Maul takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stubb connects with a nice looking jab.
Stubb throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Stubb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Stubb tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Alexander Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Stubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Stubb. Those never looked like landing.
Stubb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stubb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stubb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stubb!
A relieved looking Alexander Stubb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mase Force could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Wad's chin.
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Wad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force looks to land a left hand but Wad moved out of range nicely.
Wad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Force looks to throw the jab but Wad is out of range.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wad doesn't seem bothered though.
Force connects with the punch.
Force lands a body shot.
Force misses with a looping right.
Wad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wad throws a jab but it's blocked by Force.
Wad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Force moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wad digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Wad scores with a shoulder strike.
Wad lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force blocks a body shot from Wad.
Wad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Wad misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Wad.
Force misses with the head strike.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force misses with some punches.
Wad prevents a body shot from Force.
Good body shot from Force.
Force tries to work over Wad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wad misses with a punch to the body.
Wad can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Force blocking some punches.
Force lands a body shot.
Wad has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force lands a body shot.
Wad looks winded!
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force works on Wad's body with a couple of short punches.
Force works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Force pushes Wad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Force.
Force lands a body punch.
Force lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Force works on Wad's body with a couple of short punches.
Force cracks Wad with a nice body shot.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Force digs a right hand into Wad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wad's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Force.
Force scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Force.
Good body shot from Force.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wad backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wad is rocked!
Force pushes Wad against the cage. Force is working some dirty boxing. Force pushes off with a quick right hook! Wad goes down! Wad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Force moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
A very excited looking Mase Force 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Schneeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Schneeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev avoids the head kick by Schneeger.
Juravlev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juravlev clobbers Schneeger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juravlev tries to keep at a distance but Schneeger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schneeger missing with knees to the body.
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Juravlev misses the jab.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Schneeger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Juravlev checks a leg kick.
Schneeger lands a head kick. Juravlev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schneegers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneeger misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schneeger throws a sloppy head kick and Juravlev moves out of range easily.
Schneeger moves in looking to clinch but Juravlev pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeger throws a head kick but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneeger.
Schneeger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schneeger manages to avoid it.
Schneeger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Juravlev just manages to avoid it.
Schneeger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Schneeger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schneeger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Schneeger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schneeger closes the distance and clinches.
Schneeger pushes off an throws an elbow but Juravlev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schneeger prevents a body shot from Juravlev.
Schneeger takes a shot to the head.
Schneeger misses with an elbow strike.
Schneeger tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juravlev controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger misses with a knee strike.
Juravlev lands a shoulder strike.
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schneeger manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schneeger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schneeger lands a damaging elbow.
Schneeger misses with a body punch.
Juravlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schneeger closes the distance and clinches.
Schneeger throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Schneeger missing with knees to the body.
Schneeger throws an elbow that misses.
Schneeger throws an elbow that misses.
Juravlev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juravlev breaks the clinch.
Schneeger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schneeger moves in looking to clinch but Juravlev pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev gets tackled into the cage by Schneeger. Schneeger maintains the clinch.
Schneeger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juravlev tries a body shot but Schneeger blocks it.
Juravlev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Juravlev breaks the clinch.
Juravlev misses with a body punch
and Schneeger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Alexey Juravlev's cut even more.
Juravlev lands a big uppercut and Schneeger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schneeger looks OK. Juravlev waves Schneeger back to his feet!
Schneeger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneeger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Schneeger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juravlev flashes Schneeger a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Schneeger's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Schneeger crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Juravlev punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Juravlev!
Our winner, Alexey Juravlev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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