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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang has chosen Diamond Eyes as his entrance music. Arthur Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ying Yang 's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ying Yang !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop thuds his right hand into Yang 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Yang moved out of range nicely.
Yang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yang connects with the punch.
Bishop thows a body kick. Yang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Yang is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yang can pounce on him.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Yang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ying Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yang lands a big head kick that sends Bishop tumbling to the mat! Yang takes a step backwards and waves Bishop back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bishop is rocked!
Yang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Yang slips the punch.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Yang moved away.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Yang misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Yang .
Yang missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Yang looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yang misses the jab.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yang sprawls and moves away.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Yang takes one to the chin there.
Yang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yang ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arthur Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Yano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fleur de Lis - Jucifer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammerfist's choice of entrance music: 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Koji Yano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to MC Hammerfist's chin.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Yano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist ducks right into an uppercut from Yano.
Hammerfist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yano throws a head kick but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist digs a good body shot into Yano's ribs.
Yano throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Hammerfist catches Yano right on the button with a cross.
Yano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yano misses with a wild body shot.
Yano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammerfist closes the distance and clinches up with Yano, looking for a takedown. Hammerfist pushes Yano against the cage but Yano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut.
Yano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yano is looking to land body kicks.
Yano ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfist.
Yano lands with a straight right. Hammerfist didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hammerfist catches Yano right on the button with a cross.
MC Hammerfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hammerfist does it's job there.
Hammerfist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Yano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hammerfist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yano on the side of the head.
Yano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammerfist sprawls well initially but Yano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yano prevents Hammerfist from improving his position.
Yano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yano in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammerfist tries to get to full guard but Yano has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yano looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yano throwing strikes from guard but Hammerfist blocks nicely.
Hammerfist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yano throwing strikes from guard but Hammerfist blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist has his foot on Yano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yano works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yano stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hammerfist has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Yano manages to get his head free but now Hammerfist has transitioned to an armbar! Yano grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hammerfist! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). MC Hammerfist!
MC Hammerfist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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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
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bregan Union!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Union sprawls well. Union wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenmoghn gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenmoghn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenmoghn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn misses with a looping right.
Kenmoghn lands with a right hand.
Union throws out a powerful jab.
Kenmoghn misses with a straight left.
Kenmoghn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Union defends well and Kenmoghn ends up having to push Union into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Union uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenmoghn has time to react.
Union slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union misses with a low kick.
Kenmoghn misses with a few strikes there.
Kenmoghn moves into the clinch.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Union up against the cage.
Union is pressed up against the cage. Kenmoghn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Union down to the mat. Union avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn blocks a jab.
Kenmoghn swings widly with a right hand
letting Union counter with a right hand.
Union stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Union lands a nice shot that snaps Kenmoghn's head back.
Kenmoghn has a takedown stuffed.
Kenmoghn lands with a straight right. Union didn't see that one coming.
Kenmoghn closes the distance and clinches.
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenmoghn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn throws a nice looking combination but Union bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union misses with an uppercut. Kenmoghn saw that one coming.
Kenmoghn stalks Union and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Union's face. Union staggers backwards, shaken.
Union bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Union throws the left hand but Kenmoghn avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn clinches up with Union and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenmoghn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Union pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Union lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Kenmoghn breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Union misses.
Kenmoghn attempts a counter takedown but Union avoids it well and moves away.
Kenmoghn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Union moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenmoghn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Union counters with a straight right hand.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
Union walks into a stiff left hand from Kenmoghn.
Union misses with a straight left.
Kenmoghn instigates a clinch.
Kenmoghn avoids a wild elbow strike from Union.
Union lands with a short shot to the head.
Union lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenmoghn is rocked!
Union working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Kenmoghn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenmoghn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenmoghn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Union throws a head punch that misses.
Kenmoghn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Union tries to land a knee to the head but Kenmoghn blocks with his arms.
Kenmoghn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Union is keeping busy.
Union misses with some punches.
Kenmoghn stalling.
Kenmoghn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Union gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Union has Kenmoghn pressed against the cage, preventing Kenmoghn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Union effectively controlling the action here.
Union gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn blocking some punches.
Union lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union breaks the clinch.
Union looks to land a right hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenmoghn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Union sprawls and moves away.
Kenmoghn has Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenmoghn stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Union.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenmoghn looking for a takedown.
Union blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Union.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenmoghn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenmoghn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenmoghn just misses with a punch to the body.
Union lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenmoghn has time to react.
Union cracks Kenmoghn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kenmoghn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Union finish him?
Union is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenmoghn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenmoghn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenmoghn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Union connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kenmoghn out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bregan Union!
After winning the bout, Bregan Union thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynamite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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World class MT
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite misses with a double jab
and Immanuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Immanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dynamite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dynamite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Immanuel connects with a single shot there.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dynamite counters with a body kick that stops Immanuel in his tracks momentarily.
Immanuel thuds his right hand into Dynamite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Immanuel.
Immanuel wants to clinch but Dynamite slips to the side
and Dynamite counters with a body kick that stops Immanuel in his tracks momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Immanuel as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Immanuel moves out of range easily.
Immanuel throws a fast counter high kick but Dynamite manages to duck under it in time.
Dynamite throws a wild body kick that Immanuel sees coming a mile off.
Dynamite lands with a kick to the ribs.
Immanuel looks winded!
Dynamite goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Immanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Immanuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dynamite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Immanuel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dynamite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Dynamite leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dynamite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dynamite blocks an elbow strike from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dynamite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Immanuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dynamite takes an elbow to the temple.
Immanuel lands an elbow that stopped Dynamite in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Dynamite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Immanuel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dynamite looking to throw knees to the head but Immanuel is blocking nicely.
Dynamite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BOOM! Dynamite lands a beautiful left hook that drops Immanuel. Immanuel tries to recover but Dynamite is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Immanuel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuben Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Lituation-Fabolous as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
12 - 5 - 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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reuben Cox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cox misses with an uppercut
and Talbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Talbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Talbert shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cox throws a big counter head kick but Talbert avoids it with no problem.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Talbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Talbert misses with a left hand
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Cox cracks Talbert with an uppercut from hell and Talbert crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cox's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Talbert is rocked!
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!
Cox is looking to pass into half guard but Talbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Talbert is in guard.
Oh Talbert is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talbert seems to have got his legs back now.
Talbert throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert slips nicely into half guard.
Talbert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox trying to control from the bottom.
Talbert lands with a punch from half guard.
Cox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cox tries to roll over but Talbert keeps him under control.
Talbert is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Talbert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cox controls the position.
Cox works to advance to full mount. Talbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Talbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cox tightening his grip on Talbert, looking for the choke.
Cox controls the position.
Cox has the hooks in. Talbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cox has got his arm under Talbert's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Talbert has spun round into Cox's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Talbert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talbert scoring with some ground and pound.
Talbert trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Talbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Talbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox working a defensive guard but Talbert passes into half guard.
Talbert wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbert passes into side control, despite Cox's attempt to control the position.
Talbert wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
Cox wants to control but Talbert postures up.
Cox sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Cox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Talbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talbert.
Cox digs a good hook to Talbert's body.
Talbert lands with a hook. Cox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Cox lands but Talbert takes it in his stride.
Talbert misses with an uppercut.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Cox shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cox slips a straight right by Talbert.
Talbert tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Talbert tries to counter with a takedown but Cox is quick to defend against it.
Talbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cox slips under a jab from Talbert.
Talbert misses with a straight right.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Cox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talbert with a body shot.
Talbert misses the shot to the body.
Cox scores with a punch to the head.
Talbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talbert throws a big shot that misses.
Talbert tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Talbert lands.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talbert shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talbert.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Talbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox thuds his shin into the meat of Talbert's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a head kick but Talbert moves out of range.
Cox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talbert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cox scrambles back to his feet.
Talbert loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
A big right from Talbert misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talbert. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Talbert there.
Reuben Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talbert looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talbert throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Cox throws a lazy head kick
and Talbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talbert fails with the takedown.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert blocks a head kick by Cox.
Talbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Cox counters with a good, hard body kick but Talbert shrugs it off.
Cox misses the body punch
and Talbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cox with a poor takedown
and Talbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talbert misses with an uppercut
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Cox sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Talbert to the ground! Cox dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Sam Talbert has been cut.
Cox controlling from the full mount.
Talbert tries to lock up and control but Cox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Talbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Talbert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Talbert throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talbert throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Talbert counters with a straight right hand.
Talbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Talbert moves out of range easily.
Talbert throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cox thinks about the counter body kick.
Cox leaves Talbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a head kick that misses
so Talbert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cox trying to control the position.
Cox has Talbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
Talbert throws a sloppy strike and Cox has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Talbert is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis's entrance music is Infected Mushroom - Merlin. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
178 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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33
185 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast tries to clinch but Aremis moves out of range.
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Metsast cracks a nice hook into Aremis's ribs.
Metsast connects with a jab.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aremis connects with a high kick.
Metsast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aremis lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aremis throws a big shot that misses.
Metsast closes the distance and clinches.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Metsast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Metsast's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metsast tries to stall but Aremis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aremis's brow.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aremis slowing the pace effectively.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aremis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Aremis lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Aremis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast clinches up against the cage.
Aremis avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Aremis lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aremis.
A short right from Metsast.
Aremis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metsast pushes Aremis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aremis avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Aremis gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Aremis.
Metsast looks winded!
Aremis misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Aremis.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aremis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metsast is defending well for now.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metsast looking to stall.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aremis stalls.
I was talking to Aremis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Aremis blocks it.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Aremis is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsast works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aremis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aremis lands with a left to the head.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Aremis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aremis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aremis pushes Metsast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aremis scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis scores a nice knee to the body.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Aremis avoids the damage to the body.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metsast swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis moves into range and clinches up with Metsast.
Aremis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Aremis lands an elbow that stopped Metsast in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
Aremis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Metsast up against the cage.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Aremis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aremis is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aremis.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aremis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metsast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast takes one to the chin there.
Aremis is looking to slow Metsast down with leg kicks.
Aremis misses with a straight left.
Aremis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetsast.
Metsast stuns Aremis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metsast scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis throws a lazy right hand but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aremis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metsast on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Aremis.
Metsast misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aremis connects with the punch.
Metsast wants to clinch.
Aremis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metsast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aremis walks into a stiff left hand from Metsast.
Aremis lands a slapping body shot.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Aremis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metsast tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aremis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metsast thinking.
Xantos Aremis is winning the standup battle so far.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast is breathing heavily.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aremis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Aremis misses.
Metsast stuns Aremis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Aremis lands a nice looking body shot.
Aremis throws a sloppy head kick and Metsast moves out of range easily.
Aremis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metsast tries to clinch but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick from Metsast.
Metsast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aremis throws a right and a left that Metsast avoids nicely.
Metsast misses with an uppercut. Aremis saw that one coming.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metsast moves away.
Aremis lands a right hook to the body.
Aremis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast defending against the ground and pound.
Aremis working the ground and pound from side control.
Aremis trying to control the action but Metsast is working from the bottom.
Aremis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Metsast down.
Aremis landing strikes.
Aremis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aremis trying to control the position but Metsast is working away.
Aremis lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Aremis.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aremis scores with a head kick. Metsast tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aremis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast misses with a two punch combination.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Metsast slips the punch.
Aremis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aremis wants to pass the guard but Metsast is defending well.
Metsast missing with punches from the bottom.
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. Aremis connects with a nice short shot to Metsast's temple.
Metsast preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aremis.
Aremis wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Metsast wants to get back to his feet.
Aremis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Aremis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metsast.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
Aremis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Aremis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aremis is fighting to break Metsast's control of his arms but Metsast is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aremis slips under a jab from Metsast.
Metsast is looking to clinch but Aremis is avoiding it.
Aremis avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Aremis lands a leg kick that knocks Metsast off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Metsast.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Aremis tries for a takedown but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aremis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Aremis's ribcage.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aremis fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Metsast digs a right hand into Aremis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aremis's gas tank.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A short uppercut from Aremis.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aremis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aremis as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Aremis.
Nice body punch from Metsast.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Aremis's ribcage.
Metsast misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aremis up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis takes a shot to the head.
Xantos Aremis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis working aggressively here.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aremis wants to break free but Metsast has control.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Aremis slips a jab and a cross from Metsast.
Aremis tries to counter by clinching up but Metsast breaks away and moves out of range.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aremis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metsast.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
Well Aremis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xantos Aremis!
An out of breath Xantos Aremis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte has chosen Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High as his entrance music. 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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38
220 lbs
34 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diotte swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Diotte misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Diotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Diotte wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Diotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Diotte is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Diotte circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Diotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diotte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy slips a jab from Diotte.
Diotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Diotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diotte throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diotte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Diotte settles back down.
The fighters circling - Diotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Diotte.
Diotte throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Diotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diotte misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diotte.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Andrew Diotte has been cut.
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!
Diotte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diotte breaks from the clinch.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diotte.
Hardy slips a straight right by Diotte.
Diotte connects with a crisp jab.
Diotte connects with a looping right hand.
Diotte scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diotte in his tracks.
Diotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Diotte connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Diotte misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diotte manages to avoid it.
Diotte misses with a leg kick.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Diotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab when Diotte was well out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Diotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy misses with a hook.
As Hardy backs off Diotte throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diotte, right into the meat.
Diotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Diotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Diotte lands a left and a right that send Hardy crashing to the mat, dazed. Diotte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Diotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diotte throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diotte scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Diotte saw that one coming.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy backing away here, and Diotte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diotte slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Diotte misses the shot to the body.
As Diotte looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Diotte just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Diotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diotte blocks a jab.
Diotte throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Diotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Diotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Diotte moved out of range nicely.
Diotte cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Diotte sends Hardy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diotte is motioning to the referee to let Hardy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hardy is rocked!
Diotte wobbles Hardy with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Diotte dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hardy to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anti by Mayhem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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203 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from Warzecha.
As Warzecha tries to get set, O Donnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Warzecha manages to avoid the attempt.
Warzecha throws the left hand but O Donnell avoids the punch easily.
Warzecha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Donnell to the mat! O Donnell manages to get full guard.
Warzecha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warzecha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warzecha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Donnell looking for a sweep. Not yet O Donnell, not yet.
O Donnell controls Warzecha momentarily but Warzecha frees himself.
Warzecha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Donnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Donnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warzecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Warzecha, not yet.
O Donnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warzecha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Donnell has managed to get both his arms back between Warzecha's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warzecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Warzecha, not yet.
O Donnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warzecha keeps trying to improve his position.
Warzecha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Donnell manages to get himself to full guard.
Warzecha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Donnell wants to stand but Warzecha is controlling the position.
Warzecha with a nice head shot there.
O Donnell wriggles free and stands up.
O Donnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warzecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donnell.
O Donnell cracks Warzecha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha misses with a hook. O Donnell ducked under it nicely.
Warzecha lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warzecha shoots in and drives through. O Donnell sprawls well.
O Donnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warzecha checks it well.
O Donnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Warzecha is working for takedown but O Donnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that O Donnell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Warzecha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Donnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha is trying to drag O Donnell to the mat but O Donnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warzecha blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Warzecha wants a takedown but no success here.
Warzecha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Donnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Donnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Warzecha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Donnell is defending well.
O Donnell tries a body shot but Warzecha blocks it.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Warzecha controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warzecha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Donnell is defending well.
Warzecha wants to take the fight to the mat but O Donnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
O Donnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warzecha backwards.
Warzecha misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donnell is pressed up against the cage. Warzecha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Donnell down to the mat. O Donnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warzecha looks winded!
O Donnell connects with a crisp jab.
Myles O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warzecha lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Donnell takes a step back to recover.
Warzecha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warzecha wants to land a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range.
O Donnell forces Warzecha back against the cage and clinches.
Warzecha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Donnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warzecha drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Donnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Donnell lands a right hook to the body.
O Donnell closes the distance and pushes Warzecha back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warzecha or not.
O Donnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warzecha tries to score a body lock takedown but O Donnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, O Donnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donnell pushes Warzecha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warzecha is rocked!
O Donnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O Donnell lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from O Donnell.
Warzecha is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donnell finish him?
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warzecha is working for takedown but O Donnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warzecha seems to have recovered his senses.
O Donnell lands with a short shot to the head.
O Donnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Donnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warzecha as O Donnell tries to tie him up.
Warzecha drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Donnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Warzecha throws a looping overhand right but O Donnell ducks down to avoid it.
O Donnell cracks Warzecha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Warzecha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can O Donnell finish him?
O Donnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles O Donnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Donnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Donnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warzecha moves away.
O Donnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Donnell scores with a shot to the body.
O Donnell is looking to wear down Warzecha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Warzecha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from O Donnell.
O Donnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warzecha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warzecha throws a head kick but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell lands with a nice body punch.
Warzecha closes the distance and clinches up with O Donnell, looking for a takedown. Warzecha pushes O Donnell against the cage but O Donnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from O Donnell misses its target.
O Donnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Warzecha off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donnell lands a big right hand that sends Warzecha crashing to the mat! O Donnell stays standing though and waves Warzecha back to his feet!
Myles O Donnell is winning the standup battle so far.
O Donnell has closed the distance and engaged Warzecha in a clinch.
Myles O Donnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warzecha is breathing heavily.
O Donnell tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing O Donnell back against the cage.
Warzecha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
O Donnell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is pressing down on Warzecha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Donnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Donnell keeping full guard, as Warzecha tries to pass.
O Donnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warzecha.
Warzecha won't allow O Donnell to get back to his feet.
Warzecha trying to control but O Donnell is working from the bottom.
Warzecha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waldemir Warzecha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warzecha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warzecha throws a strike but O Donnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warzecha has his foot on O Donnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Donnell works his way back into a safe position though.
O Donnell is stalling in the full guard.
O Donnell preventing the sweep.
O Donnell controlling from the top position.
O Donnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warzecha is keeping the position for now.
Warzecha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Donnell has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is thwarting Warzecha's attempts to control the position.
O Donnell prevents Warzecha from improving his position.
Warzecha manages to get to full guard.
Warzecha has his foot on O Donnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Donnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Warzecha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Donnell has passed into half guard!
O Donnell decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell with a hook.
O Donnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warzecha on the side of the head.
O Donnell clinches with his opponent.
Warzecha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Donnell tries to work over Warzecha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warzecha looking for a takedown.
O Donnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Donnell lands with a short shot to the head.
O Donnell misses with the head strike.
O Donnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donnell gets underhooks to prevent Warzecha's takedown attempt.
Warzecha wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Warzecha.
O Donnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Donnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warzecha's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles O Donnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warzecha shoots in for a double leg but O Donnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warzecha doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donnell circles away.
Waldemir Warzecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Donnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warzecha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Warzecha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Donnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha blocks an uppercut.
O Donnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warzecha can do to turn this around?
O Donnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warzecha is looking for a takedown.
Warzecha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Donnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warzecha misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Donnell cracks Warzecha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Warzecha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can O Donnell finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donnell drops Warzecha with a naaaaasty hook - Warzecha is in real trouble here! O Donnell dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell 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.
Waldemir Warzecha was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a tough opponent and I thought I would do better than I did. I've got the skills but tonight wasn't my night. Congrats Man.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mary had a little lamb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samppa Linna!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Linna ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Linna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Linna misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
Samppa Linna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Linna.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Linna.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Linna.
Linna catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Linna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a hook but Linna avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson moves out of range as Linna strikes.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Linna, pushing him back against the cage.
Linna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linna lands with a light punch inside.
Linna has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Linna throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson stalling in the clinch but Linna improves position.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Linna throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Linna.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Linna is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Tyson.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Linna tries to clinch up.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Linna.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Linna avoids it well.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Linna.
Linna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Linna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson throws a chopping leg kick but Linna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
Tyson checks a low kick from Linna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tyson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Linna throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linna clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linna. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Linna ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Linna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.
Linna moves into the clinch.
Tyson cracks Linna with a nice body shot.
Linna misses with a punch on the inside.
Linna working aggressively here.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Linna thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Tyson has knocked Linna down with a huge combo! Tyson steps away and waves a wobbly Linna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Linna is rocked!
It looks like Samppa Linna has been cut.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Linna back into the cage.
Linna is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Linna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linna.
Tyson dips a shoulder and cracks Linna with a mighty uppercut! Linna falls back against the cage and Tyson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Linna is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tyson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
A victorious Mike Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Born Slippy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Franco.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
Franco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilkins wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is stalling here. Franco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilkins looks to move to half guard but instead Franco has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco content just to control the position here.
Wilkins is looking to get to half guard.
Franco stands up from mount. Strange move.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins drives through with a takedown into Franco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Franco wanted to stand there but Wilkins had control of the position.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkins.
Wilkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco trying to hold on to Wilkins's head to control him but Wilkins postures up.
Franco moves into full guard.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkins trying to move into half guard but instead Franco has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to stand and escape but instead Wilkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wilkins passes Franco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franco trying to hold on to Wilkins's head to control him but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins prevents Franco from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Begbie Franco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkins moves out of range easily.
Wilkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franco trying to hold on to Wilkins's head to control him but Wilkins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control from half guard but Franco is working away.
Wilkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilkins content to control rather than advance.
Wilkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franco throws a leg kick but Wilkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franco is trying to defend but Wilkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilkins prevents Franco from improving his position.
Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco is doing well to control the position and prevent Wilkins from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stalling away here and it's allowed Franco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilkins looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilkins, up you get!
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Franco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Wilkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco pushes Wilkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Begbie Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by Franco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco dominated that second round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Begbie Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad.
Franco is looking to counter punch.
Begbie Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkins moves away from the strike by Franco.
Wilkins shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilkins shoots and misses
and Franco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins fails with the takedown
and Franco counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco looks for the body kick but Wilkins saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkins staying out of range there.
Wilkins with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Franco misses with a body shot.
Wilkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's four 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.
Franco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Begbie Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Franco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Wilkins slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco clearly takes that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkins moves away from the strike by Franco.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
Franco throws a hook but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Wilkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Wilkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFranco.
Franco throws a jab when Wilkins was well out of range.
Wilkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkins's head.
Franco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franco cracks Wilkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a crisp one two that drops Wilkins! Franco thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wilkins to his feet! Wilkins is in big trouble!
Begbie Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
Franco walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wilkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Franco swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wilkins's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Begbie Franco!
Begbie Franco retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Begbie Franco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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