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Highland Games 175 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovi comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Medicine. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Jovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vicente Nunes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes gets a clinch.
Jovi prevents a body shot from Nunes.
Jovi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Jovi's head.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovi tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovi backwards.
Nunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nunes prevents Jovi from breaking the clinch.
Jovi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Jovi.
Jovi misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Jovi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a nice shot that snaps Jovi's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Jovi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Jovi misses its intended target.
Nunes has closed the distance and engaged Jovi in a clinch.
Jovi is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jovi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nunes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jovi to the mat. Jovi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nunes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jovi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nunes stands up over Jovi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nunes stands up over Jovi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovi is retaining full guard.
Nunes stops Jovi from standing up.
Nunes controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nunes is working Jovi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nunes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nunes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nunes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nunes slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jovi defending well though.
Jovi is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nunes connects with a nice short shot to Jovi's temple.
Nunes thows a huge punch but Jovi dodges it nicely.
Jovi trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Jovi has hold of Nunes's hands but Nunes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jovi is rocked!
Nunes scores with a big shot! Jovi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jovi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Nunes!
Vicente Nunes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Kopp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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139 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon has his foot on Kopp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopp works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp lands a couple of digs.
Brandon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp connects with a couple of short punches.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp cracks Brandon with a solid left hand.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp gets to his feet and stands over Brandon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brandon felt that one! Kopp unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brandon from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Kopp!
Dave Kopp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brent Brandon was interviewed post fight and said 'ill kill my opponent on his way home '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador . 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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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Crawley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley misses with a double jab.
Crawley lands a head kick!
It looks like Jemmy Dean has been cut.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Crawley, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Crawley against the cage but Crawley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Dean ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jemmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawley.
Dean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crawley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dean is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well.
Crawley is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean not allowing Crawley to control his hands.
Dean looking to break Crawley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crawley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dean will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is hanging on to Crawley's back as he tries to escape.
Crawley fending off the submission attempt from Dean.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is persistently looking for the submission but Crawley is defending it well.
Crawley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dean's arms.
Dean loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Crawley hold on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean has the hooks in. Crawley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crawley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dean.
Crawley fending off the submission attempt from Dean.
Dean avoiding Crawley 's attempts to control his hands.
Crawley wants to escape the position.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crawley tries to escape the position.
Dean is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well.
Crawley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dean is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well.
Dean is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well.
Crawley fending off the submission attempt from Dean.
Crawley looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeps control of the position as Crawley tries to break free.
Dean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crawley is really stuck here.
Dean working for a choke but Crawley is defending well.
Dean is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jemmy Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jemmy Dean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crawley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Crawley. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Dean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a two punch combo.
Crawley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
Dean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawley after a bit of a struggle.
Crawley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crawley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dean up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawley gets underhooks to prevent Dean's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley taking a breather.
Dean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crawley lands a left hand.
Crawley digs a right hand underneath Dean's ribcage. Dean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawley prevents it.
Dean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crawley lands a big head kick that sends Dean to the canvas! Crawley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Crawley!
Our winner, Charles Crawley, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch School. Razor MuayThai has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai slips under a jab from Harding.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MuayThai counters with a body kick that stops Harding in his tracks momentarily.
Harding misses with a right hand
and MuayThai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MuayThai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harding. That did some damage!
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces MuayThai off the cage and back into range.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MuayThai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MuayThai throws a head kick that half lands.
MuayThai throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuayThai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harding doesn't manage to clinch there - MuayThai circles away.
Harding stuns MuayThai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harding takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
Harding scores with a hook to the body. MuayThai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MuayThai thows a body kick. Harding tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MuayThai!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. MuayThai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuayThai moves away.
MuayThai lands a head kick!
Harding dips to his left and cracks MuayThai with an uppercut!
Harding takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MuayThai.
A good leg kick by MuayThai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai lands a body shot.
Harding lands a nice shot to the body.
MuayThai scoring well with a low kick there.
MuayThai looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MuayThai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MuayThai swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
MuayThai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MuayThai tries a head kick but it misses.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Harding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MuayThai looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
MuayThai lands with a kick to the ribs.
MuayThai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MuayThai connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from MuayThai. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MuayThai.
Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding looks to throw the jab but MuayThai is out of range.
MuayThai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MuayThai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MuayThai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Harding connects with the punch.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MuayThai is looking to land body kicks.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Harding catches MuayThai right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai misses with a body shot.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MuayThai scores with a head kick. Harding tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MuayThai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a good jab.
Harding tries to clinch but MuayThai moves away
and MuayThai counters with a body kick.
Harding jabs MuayThai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MuayThai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MuayThai keeps Harding at a distance using the push kick.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MuayThai on the side of the head.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuayThai moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razor MuayThai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MuayThai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MuayThai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harding rather than just go for the knockout.
MuayThai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MuayThai.
MuayThai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harding will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MuayThai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MuayThai tries a head kick but it misses.
MuayThai takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding swings for the body but MuayThai moves out of range.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MuayThai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. MuayThai does a little dance to reset his feet.
MuayThai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding looks to throw the jab but MuayThai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MuayThai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.
MuayThai counters with a body kick.
MuayThai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MuayThai scores with a jab.
MuayThai throws a low kick, looking for Harding's leg but Harding calmly moves out of range.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a good jab.
MuayThai scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MuayThai misses with a body kick.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
It looked like Harding was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MuayThai.
Harding misses with a body punch
letting MuayThai counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from MuayThai.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
MuayThai lands with a kick to the temple. Harding shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Harding misses.
Harding connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MuayThai's hands.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MuayThai scores with a push kick.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MuayThai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harding is out of range and MuayThai settles back down.
MuayThai avoids the body shot from Harding.
MuayThai is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding clinches.
Harding blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Harding fails to land.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MuayThai can't break the clinch.
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harding lands with a light punch inside.
Harding lands a nice uppercut.
MuayThai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harding misses with some punches.
MuayThai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harding.
Harding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harding gets through MuayThai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands a hook that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
Harding misses with a body punch.
MuayThai pushes Harding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from MuayThai on the inside.
Harding works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harding misses with the head strike.
MuayThai manages to break the clinch.
Harding avoids the head kick by MuayThai.
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai moves away from the strike by Harding.
MuayThai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MuayThai moves away from the strike by Harding.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Harding blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! MuayThai slams his shin into Harding's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding takes a swing at MuayThai's ribcage but misses.
Harding moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMuayThai.
Harding misses with a body shot.
MuayThai blocks a jab.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MuayThai throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding misses with a hook to the body
and MuayThai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MuayThai ducks right into an uppercut from Harding.
MuayThai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Harding. Beautiful body shot.
MuayThai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MuayThai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
MuayThai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MuayThai there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding blocks the body kick.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MuayThai lands a front kick.
MuayThai misses with the body kick
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MuayThai thinking.
Good work by Harding as he checks the leg kick.
Harding appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from MuayThai.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
MuayThai scores with a push kick.
MuayThai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harding's head.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MuayThai was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
MuayThai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding swings for the body but MuayThai moves out of range.
MuayThai moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
MuayThai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MuayThai looks to land a right hand but Harding moved out of range.
MuayThai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MuayThai misses with a hook.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but MuayThai is just out of range.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding backing away here, and MuayThai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MuayThai throws a head kick but Harding moves out of range.
MuayThai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai throws a low kick, looking for Harding's leg but Harding calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harding throws a sloppy body shot
and MuayThai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from MuayThai.
MuayThai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from MuayThai.
MuayThai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends MuayThai's belly button to the back.
MuayThai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MuayThai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
MuayThai takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MuayThai feints and then cracks Harding's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harding down.
MuayThai throws a lazy head kick
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harding misses with the combination.
MuayThai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MuayThai throws a nice inside leg kick.
MuayThai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MuayThai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MuayThai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Danga de danga de dang - MuayThai scores with a four punch combination!
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding scores with a nice head shot.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A less than humble Jonathan Harding misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rosing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosing has chosen Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm as his entrance music. Bratt Nardello has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
260 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Rosing!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nardello throws out a loose jab but Rosing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosing lands a jab-cross combination.
Nardello lands with a right hand.
Nice combo by Nardello! Oh, that's hurt him - Rosing falls to the canvas and Nardello follows him into side control.
It looks like Ronald Rosing has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nardello wants to stand but Rosing has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rosing is on top in guard.
Nardello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosing wants to control from the top but Nardello keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosing won't allow Nardello to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rosing working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nardello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nardello tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rosing scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nardello wants to stand and escape but Rosing is having none of it.
Nardello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosing on the ground.
Rosing stands and throws Nardello's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rosing working the body and head with strikes.
Rosing scoring with punches from side control.
Nardello pushes Rosing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rosing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nardello taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rosing just content to control the position.
Rosing scoring with punches from side control.
Rosing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nardello tries to escape but Rosing is in control.
Rosing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosing controls the position.
Rosing cracks Nardello with a big elbow.
Rosing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rosing in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rosing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nardello keeps working.
Rosing prevents Nardello from escaping the position.
Rosing scoring with punches from side control.
Nardello takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosing just content to control the position.
Nardello on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nardello keeps working.
Rosing cracks Nardello with a big right hand but Nardello just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosing looks up at the clock and then as Nardello takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rosing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosing cracks Nardello with a big right hand but Nardello just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nardello wants to get back to his feet but Rosing drags him back down.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Nardello takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Rosing scoring with punches and elbows.
Rosing cracks Nardello with a big elbow.
Nardello pushes Rosing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rosing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rosing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rosing in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nardello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rosing connects with a decent elbow.
Nardello tries to escape but Rosing is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosing working the head and body with strikes.
Rosing working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nardello is rocked!
Rosing scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nardello is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rosing can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Rosing!
Ronald Rosing very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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129 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping right.
Pinaglabanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stuns Pinaglabanan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan scores with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald has momentary wrist control but Pinaglabanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitzgerald holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Pinaglabanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.
Pinaglabanan gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinaglabanan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thaddeus Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinaglabanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinaglabanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinaglabanan has passed into side control.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald regains half guard, as Pinaglabanan was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Pinaglabanan is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.
Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fitzgerald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Pinaglabanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Pinaglabanan crashes against the mat.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Pinaglabanan's posture but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Fitzgerald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Pinaglabanan in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Pinaglabanan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinaglabanan landing strikes.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fitzgerald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinaglabanan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fitzgerald works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Fitzgerald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Fitzgerald has hold of Pinaglabanan's hands but Pinaglabanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan content to control rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan wants to advance to full mount but Fitzgerald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mairbek Krylov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
209 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig rushes Krylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Krylov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig 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.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig misses with an elbow over the top.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krylov.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig working some nice short punches in the 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!
Craig misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Krylov.
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Craig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krylov closes the distance but Craig moves to the side
and Craig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Craig misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craig is in Krylov's guard.
Krylov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krylov tries to get out of the position.
Craig gets to his feet. Krylov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Krylov.
Craig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Craig's head.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Krylov throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craig.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craig.
Krylov wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Craig.
Krylov has closed the distance and engaged Craig in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov lands an uppercut.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Krylov blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Craig prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Still in the clinch, Krylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov scores with a hook to the body.
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmie Craig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Craig moves away and avoids it.
Craig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmie Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Krylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig working aggressively here.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krylov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig misses with some punches.
Jimmie Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krylov rushes Craig and presses him up against the cage.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Krylov - that landed with a thud.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Craig.
A hook to the body from Craig.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Krylov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Krylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig lands a right hand.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Craig lands an elbow inside that Krylov shrugs off.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Craig's body.
Krylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Craig doesn't seem phased though.
Craig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig working aggressively here.
A short left from Craig.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krylov's defenses.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mairbek Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Craig.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Craig.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Krylov is rocked!
Craig digs a right hand into Krylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krylov's gas tank.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Krylov with a big uppercut! Krylov tries to clinch up but Craig pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Krylov to the mat! Krylov covers up and Craig unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmie Craig!
After winning the bout, Jimmie Craig 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. Jackson Munoz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Munoz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz misses with a two punch combination.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Munoz throws a right hand that Bonanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonanza also avoids with ease.
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Munoz as he connects with a hook.
Munoz lands with a nice body punch.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Bonanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to avoid it but Bonanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munoz to the ground. Munoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Bonanza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonanza shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Bonanza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munoz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Munoz tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz looks to land a combination but Bonanza avoids it well.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Munoz feints a jab promting Bonanza to slip. Munoz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonanza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Donk. Munoz catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz lands with a kick to the temple. Bonanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonanza goes for a double leg but Munoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munoz continues to drive forward.
Munoz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a jab when Bonanza was well out of range.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonanza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonanza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonanza somewhat.
Bonanza needs to keep his hands up - Munoz had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Munoz, which made it look bad.
Munoz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonanza counters with a takedown into side control.
Munoz is not content to let Bonanza control the position.
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munoz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Munoz misses with a two punch combination.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munoz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Munoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz dominated that round.
That's time! Bonanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munoz lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bonanza is working for a kimura but Munoz is defending it quite comfortably.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Bonanza sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonanza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanza is trying to control. Munoz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munoz is trying to stand.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Munoz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bonanza's guard.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza trying to control the position.
Jackson Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonanza is proving hard to escape from.
Bonanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
Munoz won't allow Bonanza to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munoz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonanza.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonanza is defended easily by Munoz.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munoz misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonanza.
Nice shot lands for Munoz.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz throws a one two combo.
Bonanza fails to land the takedown.
Bonanza shoots in but Munoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Munoz cracks Bonanza with an open hand slap.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munoz misses the jab.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonanza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonanza has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Munoz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonanza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Munoz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Munoz misses.
Bonanza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.
Bonanza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Munoz misses with a double jab
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munoz pushes Bonanza off and gets back to his feet.
Munoz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonanza.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz stuffs the takedown.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonanza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Munoz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonanza, into his guard.
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonanza looking for a triangle here. Munoz is fighting it but it looks tight! Bonanza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Munoz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claudemir Bonanza!
Our winner, Claudemir Bonanza, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Soto Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
161 lbs
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32
160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jolevi misses its intended target.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jolevi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jolevi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Jolevi.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolevi misses with an uppercut.
Jolevi forces Rojas back against the cage and clinches.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Jolevi.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas tries to break free but Jolevi pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jolevi.
We've been informed that Jolevi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Jolevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands a left hand.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jolevi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Rojas pushes Jolevi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas is rocked!
Jolevi tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jolevi walks away with a smile on his face. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soto Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jolevi connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Jolevi moved out of range.
Rojas sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.
Jolevi has managed to clinch.
Jolevi stops a takedown attempt from Rojas.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi prevents the takedown attempt.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jolevi lands a shot to the body.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Jolevi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rojas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rojas has an active guard here but Jolevi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jolevi slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rojas won't allow Jolevi to pass to mount.
Rojas wants to improve his position but Jolevi is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Jolevi seems content to control.
Rojas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojas is in trouble now - Jolevi has advanced to mount!
Rojas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jolevi wants to take his opponent's back but Rojas doesn't allow it.
Jolevi wants to control the pace but Rojas is squirming around nicely.
Rojas is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Jolevi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jolevi counter with a right hand.
Jolevi closes the distance and clinches.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries to break free but Jolevi pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi lands a right hand.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rojas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jolevi after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi is working Rojas over against the cage.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jolevi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jolevi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rojas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jolevi is unloading with more strikes now! Rojas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!
A very excited looking Zoran Jolevi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill The Kid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
186 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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32
200 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid slips a jab from Morrison.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
The Kid walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
The Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Morrison misses.
The Kid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Kid with a body shot.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morrison is rocked!
and The Kid counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morrison! He's just covering up as The Kid starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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