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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woodward Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Woodward Glass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin McCormick! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCormick tries to keep at a distance but Glass has taken the fight into the clinch. Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCormick backwards. McCormick tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
McCormick wants a takedown but no success here.
McCormick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woodward Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin McCormick. McCormick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCormick lands in his opponent's guard. McCormick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Glass tries to escape but McCormick is in control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glass is looking to reverse the position. Glass is trying to get back to his feet. McCormick is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Glass's shoulder. That is not cool. Glass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCormick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Glass's coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. McCormick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glass wants to control but McCormick postures up. McCormick trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. Glass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCormick on the ground. Glass is looking to regain half guard here but McCormick keeps moving and retains side control. Glass struggling a bit here. Glass is looking to regain half guard here but McCormick keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here as McCormick stalls from top position. Glass pushes McCormick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCormick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Glass throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Glass's face as McCormick controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCormick moves into full mount! McCormick tries to control but Glass wriggling away. McCormick controlling his opponent. McCormick is stalling here but it's allowed Glass to get half guard.
McCormick is figuring out what he wants to do next. Glass won't allow McCormick to pass to mount. Glass looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCormick content to control rather than advance. Glass is looking to control McCormick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glass avoid being mounted? McCormick trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Glass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCormick is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. McCormick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. McCormick wants to control but Glass is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCormick controlling the position from side mount. Glass is not content to let McCormick control the position. Glass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! McCormick is doing well to control the position and prevent Glass from advancing to side control. McCormick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCormick. McCormick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCormick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCormick is pulling down on Glass's head. It's preventing any offense from Glass, at least for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin McCormick will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCormick tries for a takedown but Glass circles away easily and Glass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Glass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Glass throws a one two combo.
It looks like Martin McCormick has been cut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt and Glass counters with a straight punch to the midsection. McCormick with a lazy takedown attempt and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woodward Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin McCormick. McCormick fails with the takedown and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nice sprawl there from Glass as McCormick shoots in. Glass is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glass stuffs the takedown. McCormick tries for a takedown but Glass circles away easily letting Glass counter with a right hand. McCormick is breathing heavily. Nice shot lands for Glass.
McCormick is rocked! McCormick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glass circles away. Glass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCormick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him? Glass plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends McCormick swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! McCormick face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Woodward Glass! A victorious Woodward Glass 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. Beans has chosen Black and Gold - Sam Sparro 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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beans! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beans misses with a hook. An attempted straight right counter from Fredriksson misses the target. Beans looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range. A jab from Beans finds it's way through Fredriksson's defenses. Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches. Fredriksson misses with a short punch on the inside. Fredriksson tries a body shot but Beans blocks it.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Beans controls his hands.
Beans tries a body shot but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson prevents a body shot from Beans. Nice body punch from Fredriksson. Beans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Beans controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson. A short body shot lands from Fredriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Fredriksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Fredriksson on the inside. Fredriksson slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredriksson keeps control of Beans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fredriksson pushes Beans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Beans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fredriksson lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson. Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside. Fredriksson tries a body shot but Beans blocks it.
Fredriksson slows down the pace here.
Fredriksson cracks Beans with a nice body shot. Beans looks winded! Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beanss head. Fredriksson stalling against the cage.
A short left from Fredriksson. The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson has Beans pressed against the cage, preventing Beans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fredriksson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beans's efforts to push away. Fredriksson lands with a left to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Beans is rocked! Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Beans is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredriksson finish him? Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Beans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch. Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
Beans can't break the clinch.
Fredriksson effectively controlling the action here. Come on Fredriksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beanss head. Fredriksson is pushing Beans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Beans being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body. Beans seems to have recovered his senses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson. Fredriksson has Beans pressed against the cage, preventing Beans from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Beans tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
Beans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Fredriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fredriksson is leaning against Beans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beanss head. Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beans backwards. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
A short right from Fredriksson on the inside. Fredriksson has Beans pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch. Fredriksson works on Beans's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fredriksson lands with a short shot to the head. Fredriksson is working Beans over against the cage. Fredriksson stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut. Fredriksson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beans being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fredrik Fredriksson. Beans misses with a lunging right hand
and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside. Beans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fredriksson lands a big right hand that drops Beans! The killer instinct kicks in and Fredriksson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fredriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Fredriksson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Fredrik Fredriksson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Plitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Plitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Plitt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Collier! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Plitt misses the target. Collier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Collier digs a good hook to Plitt's body.
Collier looks to land a right hand but Plitt moved out of range. Plitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Plitt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Collier throws a sloppy head kick and Plitt moves out of range easily. Collier takes the fight into the clinch. Plitt working aggressively here.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Plitt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collier. Collier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Collier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Plitt trying to control the position but instead, Collier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plitt into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Plitt can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plitt misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Collier.
Collier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Collier working aggressively here.
Collier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plitt misses with some punches.
Collier misses with a punch to the body.
Plitt lands a right hand. Our sources have told us that Plitt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Plitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Plitt gets through Collier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Collier pushes Plitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Plitt uses good head movement to avoid it. Plitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Collier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plitt circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plitt takes one on the button. Plitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Plitt checks a leg kick. A low kick from Collier is predictable there and Plitt counters with a three punch combo that has Collier backing up. Collier nods at Plitt to acknowledge the strikes. A leg kick checked by Plitt. Collier lands a head kick. Plitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Collier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Collier throws a leg kick but Plitt sees it coming and moves out of range. Plitt misses with an uppercut. Plitt misses with a wild body shot. Plitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collier. Collier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Plitt tries to bum rush Collier with a series of wild strikes but Collier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plitt cracks Collier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Plitt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Collier to stand back up!
Collier is rocked! Plitt lands with a right and another and another! Collier is in big trouble! Plitt lands again and this time it's lights out for Collier! A quality knockout there for Plitt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Plitt! Greg Plitt 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trash comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Trash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kirby! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! An inside leg kick lands from Trash. Kirby throws a low kick but Trash moves out of range easily. Trash misses with the body kick and Kirby counters with a body kick. Kirby throws a leg kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Trash. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet. Trash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirby if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Kirby. Trash tries to clinch but Kirby moves out of range. Trash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Trash moves into the clinch successfully.
Trash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirby trying to land knees to the body.
Trash tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Trash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirby is defending well for now. Kirby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trash.
Trash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but Kirby blocks with his arms.
Trash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it. Kirby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trash scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kirby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Trash swings widly with a right hand
and Kirby counters with a body kick. Kirby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Trash keeps Kirby at a distance using the push kick. Trash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirby paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kirby tries to score with a low kick but Trash moves his leg out of the way. Kirby lands with a nice body kick. Trash swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Trash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby needs to keep his hands up - Trash had a free shot at his head there. Kirby swings away with a leg kick that misses. Trash tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance. A lazy body kick from Trash and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Trash was not able to check. Trash throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby counters with a low kick, right behind Trash 's knee. Trash takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses. Kirby throws a push kick but Trash slaps the foot to one side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trash looks for the body kick but Kirby saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kirby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trash - the referee stops the clock and Kirby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trash. Kirby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A clash of legs there as Trash blocks the low kick. Kirby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Trash as he checks the leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Trash looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Trash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Trash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kirby throws a leg kick but Trash moved away. Trash thinks about countering with a body kick. Some bone on bone action there as Trash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirby if he has to take too many more of those.
Trash tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance. Nice body kick from Trash. Trash throws a body kick that misses. Trash throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Trash. That's going to slow Kirby down. Kirby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kirby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Trash swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside. Trash feints and then cracks Kirby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirby down. Trash avoids a kick to the body.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Kirby 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. Trash takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses. Kirby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kirby lands with a slapping head kick. Scooter Trash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trash tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Trash looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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! Kirby blocks a head kick by Trash.
Trash throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trash.
Trash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kirby throws a head kick that Trash semi-blocks.
Kirby avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Trash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirby manages to avoid it. Trash is looking to wear down Kirby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kirby throws a leg kick but Trash checks it. A good leg kick by Kirby. Trash tries to land a front kick but Kirby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Trash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby only half commits to the counter leg kick. Trash is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Trash backing away here, and Kirby unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kirby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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 Scooter Trash will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trash wants to clinch. Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Trash's side. Kirby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trash. Trash looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range. Trash throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby moves out of range easily. Kirby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kirby moves out of range of the leg kick from Trash. Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kirby scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trash throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby moves out of range easily. Kirby only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kirby misses with a low kick.
Kirby throws a leg kick and Trash counters with a leg kick. Scooter Trash is winning the standup battle so far. Trash checks the leg kick. Trash rushes Kirby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirby tries to land knees in the clinch but Trash avoids the damage to the body. Trash scores with a hook to the body. Kirby misses with a knee to the head. Kirby is trying to maintain a safe position but Trash gets an underhook and turns Kirby into the cage. Trash with a knee to the head.
Kirby misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Kirby.
Trash looking to slow down the pace here. Trash avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
Trash takes a knee to the side of the body. Trash avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
Kirby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kirby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trash avoids it. Trash tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Trash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kirby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trash's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirby blocks it with crossed arms. Kirby misses with a knee strike.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but Kirby blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trash. With the fighters up against the cage, Trash throws an elbow but misses. A knee to the head by Kirby.
Kirby takes a knee to the side of the body. Kirby is breathing heavily. Kirby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but Kirby blocks with his arms.
Trash is trying to stall.
Trash tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirby avoids the damage to the body. Kirby looking to throw knees to the head but Trash is blocking nicely.
Kirby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirby's brow. Trash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kirby in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Trash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kirby breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Kirby swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick. Kirby throws out a leg kick but Trash moves out of range and Kirby only half commits. Trash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trash misses with a head kick.
Trash throws a solid leg kick but Kirby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trash. Trash moves in looking to clinch but Kirby pushes him off. Trash throws the kick towards the body but Kirby avoids it. Trash clinches. Trash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirby is defending well for now. Kirby effectively controlling the action here. Trash misses with a knee to the head. Scooter Trash has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knees in the clinch landing for Trash.
Trash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kirby misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kirby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trash.
A right hook to the body lands for Trash.
Kirby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Trash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Trash misses with a body punch.
Trash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirby has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Trash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kirby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trash blocks it with crossed arms. Trash lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kirby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trash misses with a knee strike.
Trash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirby.
Kirby trying to land knees to the body.
Trash misses with a knee to the head. Kirby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kirby managing to block the knees to the body from Trash.
Trash blocks an elbow strike from Kirby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Kirby will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trash misses with a body shot.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Trash lands a slapping body shot.
Trash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A thudding body kick lands there by Trash!
A head kick misses from Trash. Kirby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Trash sees it coming and moves out of range. Trash connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirby tries to work over Trash's front leg with a kick but Trash checks it. Kirby throws a front kick aimed at Trash's knee but Trash avoids it well. Trash connects with a high kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick lands from Trash. Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body kick from Trash. Kirby avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A head kick from Kirby lands but Trash takes it in his stride. Trash throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby moves out of range easily. Trash connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Trash. Trash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirby. Trash throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby tries a quick counter leg kick but Trash is wise to it. Trash throws a body kick that misses. Kirby takes a kick to the side of the head. Kirby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trash is out of range and Kirby settles back down. Trash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirby manages to circle out of the way. Trash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirby swats him away and circles back towards the center. Trash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kirby looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Trash clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trash misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kirby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kirby misses with a low kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trash, right into the meat.
Kirby throws a half hearted mid kick. Trash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kirby feints a counter leg kick. Trash connects with a solid leg kick. Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash. Trash closes the distance but Kirby moves to the side and Kirby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Trash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kirby flicks out a counter leg kick but Trash steps away. Trash lands a body shot.
Kirby scores with a push kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trash. Kirby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Trash checks a low kick from Kirby.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby. Trash lands a nice hook to Kirby's body. Kirby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Trash lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby looks to land a body kick but Trash moved away. Trash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kirby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Trash misses. Kirby moves out of range of the body kick from Trash.
Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Trash sees it coming and moves out of range. Trash thuds his shin into the meat of Kirby's side. Trash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trash throws a head kick that misses. Trash misses with a body kick. Trash avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Trash. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet. Trash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. 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! Kirby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trash. Trash is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Trash looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Trash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kirby. Trash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kirby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Trash throws the kick towards the body but Kirby avoids it. Trash tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it. Kirby tries to score with a low kick but Trash moves his leg out of the way. Trash throws a wild body kick that Kirby sees coming a mile off. Kirby feints a counter leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Trash down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirby.
And that's the end of the fight! Scooter Trash showed his dominance in that final round. Well Trash 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Trash! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scooter Trash made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Secoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Tremblay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azamat Secoy! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tremblay dives in and scores a takedown into Secoy's guard. Secoy keeping full guard, as Tremblay tries to pass. Tremblay is pushing down on Secoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Secoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Tremblay has managed to sneak the leg through. Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard. Tremblay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tremblay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tremblay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tremblay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Secoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tremblay. Secoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Tremblay wants to take a breather but Secoy is having none of it. Tremblay throwing shots but Secoy is blocking nicely. Tremblay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Secoy is looking to escape. Tremblay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tremblay is working for a submission of some sort.
Secoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Secoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tremblay. Tremblay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tremblay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. We've been hearing good reports from Tremblay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Tremblay drops an elbow to the side of Secoy's head. Secoy is trying to stand up here but Tremblay is controlling him well. Tremblay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tremblay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tremblay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tremblay trying to control the action but Secoy is working from the bottom. Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard. Secoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tremblay. Tremblay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Secoy defending well though. Tremblay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Secoy's head. Secoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tremblay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Secoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tremblay. Tremblay wants to work for an arm triangle but Secoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Secoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tremblay is looking to take a break and control but Secoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tremblay moves nicely into side control. Tremblay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Tremblay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tremblay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Secoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tremblay is looking to take a break and control but Secoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tremblay is putting a hurting on Secoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tremblay lands a nice forearm strike. Secoy pushes Tremblay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tremblay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Tremblay moves into full mount! Tremblay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Tremblay looking to ground and pound but Secoy is blocking nicely. Tremblay with shots to the head and body - Secoy looks very uncomfortable down there. 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! Tremblay lands a big shot there that rocks Secoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tremblay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Secoy's face.
Tremblay looking to control but Secoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tremblay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Secoy's face.
Secoy is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tremblay dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Secoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tremblay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Secoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tremblay somewhat. Secoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Secoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tremblay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Secoy's guard. Tremblay throwing strikes from guard but Secoy blocks nicely. Mark Tremblay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tremblay slips nicely into half guard. Tremblay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Secoy's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard. Secoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Secoy can do anything to dispel that myth. Tremblay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Secoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tremblay throwing shots but Secoy is blocking nicely. Tremblay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Secoy's head. Tremblay is nestled in close to Secoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tremblay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Secoy can do to turn this around? Tremblay stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tremblay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Secoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tremblay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tremblay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Secoy's face.
Tremblay looking to finish Secoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Secoy! Oooooh, big shot lands for Tremblay! Secoy is hurt baaadly! Tremblay is firing away with more strikes - Secoy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Tremblay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes into the arena with Invaders must die - The prodigy blaring out of the sound system. Carl Mills Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy McGee! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Mills Jr! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A cross from McGee lands. Mills Jr walks into a left hand.
It looks like Carl Mills Jr has been cut. A cross from McGee lands. McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills Jr. McGee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting in the buildup to the fight. Mills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Timothy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGee throws the kick towards the body but Mills Jr avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
McGee misses with a looping right. Decent striking displayed by McGee there. McGee moves into the clinch. McGee lands a body punch. Mills Jr lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Mills Jr counters with a leg kick. Carl Mills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGee - that will leave a mark!
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mills Jr. McGee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well. McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Mills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. McGee throws a body shot but no joy. Mills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Mills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mills Jr ducks right into an uppercut from McGee. Mills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mills Jr misses with a straight right. McGee gets a takedown into half guard. 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! McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Mills Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. McGee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mills Jr! Mills Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
McGee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mills Jr hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mills Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't. McGee punishing his opponent with strikes. McGee looking to control but Mills Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. You get the feeling that Mills Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McGee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Carl Mills Jr's cut even more. McGee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The cut above Carl Mills Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now. McGee lands a heavy elbow.
Carl Mills Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Mills Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timothy McGee! Timothy McGee retains his light heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Timothy McGee 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rocca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocca comes to the cage accompanied by ULTRAnumb by Blue Stahli. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jansson's choice of entrance music: Pain - Shut Your Mouth . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Rocca! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jansson! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rocca misses with a right hand and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rocca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Jimmy Jansson has been cut. Rocca falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jansson counter with a right hand. A big right from Rocca misses. Jansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rocca misses with a hook to the body
letting Jansson counter with a right hand. Rocca digs a good hook to Jansson's body.
Jansson looks winded! Rocca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jansson wants to counter with a clinch but Rocca pushes him away. Rocca cracks Jansson with a good jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocca closes the distance and clinches. Jansson tries to work over Rocca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jansson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jansson tries a body shot but Rocca blocks it.
Jansson misses with some punches.
Jansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards. Jansson lands with a short shot to the head. Jansson keeps control of Rocca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jansson scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Jansson fails to land. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jansson. Rocca can't break the clinch.
Jansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jansson has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Jansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rocca has had enough of the clinch but Jansson keeps him there for the moment. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca. Rocca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jansson. Rocca looking for a takedown. Jansson lands with a short shot to the head. Rocca takes a shot to the head. Jansson working aggressively here.
Jansson works on Rocca's body with a couple of short punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Jansson. Jansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jansson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Jansson has him pressed against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Jansson.
Jansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jansson pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards. Jansson prevents Rocca from breaking the clinch. Jansson leaning his opponent against the cage. Jansson controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Rocca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rocca prevents a body shot from Jansson. Jansson lands with a left to the head. Jansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rocca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jansson tries to bum rush Rocca with a series of wild strikes but Rocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rocca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jansson's head backwards. Rocca throws a lazy uppercut
and Jansson counters with a left hand that sends Rocca to the canvas!
Rocca is rocked!
It looks like Xavier Rocca has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jansson is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jansson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocca sends Jansson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rocca is motioning to the referee to let Jansson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Xavier Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rocca throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Rocca misses. Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rocca cracks Jansson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jansson falls to his knees and Rocca doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Rocca! Xavier Rocca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo O Donno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo O Donno! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lewis! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O Donno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. O Donno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by O Donno or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad. O Donno darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns O Donno into the cage. Lewis throws out a counter right but O Donno avoids it with no problem. O Donno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo O Donno. That's going to take a lot out of him. O Donno avoids the body shot from Lewis.
O Donno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away. A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target. Lewis throws a body shot but no joy. Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donno counters with a thumping low kick. Lewis misses with an uppercut
letting O Donno counter with a right hand. A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target. Lewis throws a hook but O Donno blocks it. O Donno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Donno gets slowly back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis lands with a nice body punch. O Donno shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Donno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. O Donno misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lewis throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range. A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target. O Donno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. O Donno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Donno off to one side. O Donno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. O Donno shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot. Lewis digs a good body shot into O Donno's ribs. Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Donno's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Donno defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand. Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it. Lewis lands a jab to O Donno's midsection. Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. O Donno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet. Lewis throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range. Lewis punishes O Donno's body with a nice straight punch. Lewis throws a lazy right hand but O Donno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lewis stuffs the takedown. O Donno shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lewis jabs O Donno to the body, keeping him at a distance. O Donno scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard. O Donno is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O Donno wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. O Donno is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows. O Donno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. O Donno trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom. Lewis is trying to control the position but O Donno postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. O Donno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. O Donno won't allow Lewis to sweep him here. Lewis is pulling down on O Donno's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. O Donno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis. As Lewis backs away, O Donno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet. O Donno walks into a straight right hand from Lewis. O Donno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away. Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it. O Donno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No luck for O Donno with that takedown attempt. O Donno has a takedown stuffed. O Donno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that round. That's time! O Donno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot. O Donno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. O Donno fails with the takedown and O Donno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut. Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup. O Donno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away. O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
O Donno tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo O Donno. That's going to take a lot out of him. O Donno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense. O Donno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense. O Donno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Donno scrambles back to his feet. That kick from Lewis tenderised O Donno's leg. O Donno is trying to keep his angry face on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis lands a nice hook to O Donno's body. O Donno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Donno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis throws a body shot but no joy. Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. O Donno fails with the takedown. Nice body punch from Lewis. Lewis looks to throw the jab but O Donno is out of range. Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing. O Donno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis. O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis. Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Donno at a distance.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Lewis. Lewis throws a hook but O Donno blocks it. Lewis looks to land a left hand but O Donno moved out of range nicely. No luck for O Donno with that takedown attempt. Lewis dips to his left and cracks O Donno with an uppercut! This has been an exciting period of action! O Donno needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there. O Donno shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. O Donno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab. O Donno feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lewis catches O Donno napping and connects with a big right hand that sends O Donno to the canvas!
O Donno is rocked! Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but O Donno has wrist control. Oh O Donno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much. O Donno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but O Donno has wrist control. Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but O Donno is retaining full guard. Lewis lands a couple of decent looking shots. O Donno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lewis postures up in O Donno's guard and throws a big left but O Donno blocks it. O Donno tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lewis scoring with some ground and pound. Lewis throwing strikes from guard but O Donno blocks nicely. O Donno keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but O Donno is retaining full guard. O Donno wants to control the position but Lewis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. O Donno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis. O Donno seems to have got his legs back now. O Donno is controlling Lewis's trapped leg to prevent Lewis from advancing to side control. Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Donno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. O Donno is trying to get back to full guard. Lewis slows the pace down in half guard. O Donno trying to control from the bottom.
O Donno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lewis trying to control the action but O Donno is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aldo O Donno's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for O Donno on that attempt. O Donno has a takedown stuffed. Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab. O Donno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo O Donno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis misses the shot to the body. O Donno is looking to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch. Lewis swings for the body but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewis misses with an uppercut. Nice defenses there by O Donno. Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Donno's sensitive parts. Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Donno blocks a jab. O Donno slips a jab from Lewis. Nice cross by Lewis. O Donno moves out of range of the strikes. Lewis stuffs the takedown. Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
O Donno shoots in and bounces Lewis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. O Donno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. O Donno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. O Donno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Donno is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lewis keeping moving, preventing O Donno from controlling successfully. Lewis has O Donno pulled in close to control his posture. O Donno preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Horrible takedown attempt by O Donno or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. O Donno shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense. Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here. O Donno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot. O Donno with a lazy takedown attempt and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
Jab from Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. O Donno dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. O Donno dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on O Donno's head and hops out. Lewis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lewis lands with a right hand.
Aldo O Donno's cut is getting worse. Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and O Donno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! O Donno shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but O Donno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. O Donno fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lewis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. O Donno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab. Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donno. O Donno fails to land the takedown. Lewis circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops O Donno to the canvas! O Donno doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lewis keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lewis! Ray Lewis is the new welterweight champion! Our winner, Ray Lewis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oshan Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oshan Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Jorgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jorgensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right. Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jorgensen tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jorgensen blocks a jab. Jorgensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well. Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jorgensen under the eye. Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jackson missing with a left hand there. Jorgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jorgensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
A swing and a miss from Jackson. Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A swing and a miss from Jorgensen. Jackson throws the left hand but Jorgensen avoids the punch easily. Jorgensen misses the shot to the body. Jorgensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jackson lands a head shot. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen. Jorgensen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position. Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets full guard. Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jorgensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jorgensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jorgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson has his hands on Jorgensen's head, controlling the position. Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorgensen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. Jorgensen postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it. Jorgensen working some strikes from top position. Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing. Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jackson postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it. Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jorgensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound. Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jorgensen is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jorgensen's head. Jorgensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily. Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jorgensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Jorgensen with a nice head shot there. Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson connects with a body shot. Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss. Jorgensen with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily. Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorgensen. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jorgensen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jorgensen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jorgensen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Jorgensen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jackson is trying to control Jorgensen's posture but Jorgensen avoids it. Demetrious Jorgensen has got the better of the ground game so far. Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jorgensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jackson tries to improve position but can't. Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson regains half guard. Jorgensen looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen landing with the ground and pound. Jorgensen throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. Jorgensen keeps trying to improve his position. Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Jorgensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jorgensen scoring with punches to the head and body. Jackson trying to control the position.
Jorgensen landing with the ground and pound. Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson is looking for a triangle but Jorgensen pushes his legs off easily.
Jorgensen working some strikes from top position. Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jorgensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jackson is looking to stand up but Jorgensen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson has his hands on Jorgensen's head, controlling the position. Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jorgensen lands a couple of digs. Jorgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson trying to control the position.
Jorgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jorgensen working some strikes from top position. Jackson 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. 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 Oshan Jackson will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorgensen wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jorgensen darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Jorgensen into the cage. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around? Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorgensen doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorgensen backs up against the cage.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Oshan Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Jackson. A combination from Jackson does no damage. Jorgensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson. Jackson misses with a combination
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard. Jackson looking to control.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment. Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing. Jorgensen throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it. Jorgensen is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson has his hands on Jorgensen's head, controlling the position. Jorgensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jorgensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment. Jackson wants to stand up but Jorgensen is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jackson is trying to keep Jorgensen in close.
Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorgensen manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jorgensen is trying to keep Jackson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position. Jackson preventing the sweep. Jackson with a nice head shot there. Jorgensen wants to sweep but no luck. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Oshan Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jorgensen is on top in guard.
Jorgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jackson is trying to control the position but Jorgensen postures up. Jorgensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorgensen has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted. Jackson seems keen to control Jorgensen's posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jorgensen with a nice head shot there. Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson! A victorious Oshan Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KaSolomon comes into the arena with 2-pac "Hit 'Em Up" blaring out of the sound system. Richmond has chosen Dont Stop Me Now as his entrance music. Charles Richmond is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
210 lbs
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka KaSolomon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Richmond! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richmond scores with a push kick. Richmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch. KaSolomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. KaSolomon shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Richmond clinches up against the cage. Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow. Richmond stalling the fight.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
KaSolomon is looking for a takedown. KaSolomon has Richmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. KaSolomon tries to counter with a takedown but Richmond is quick to defend against it. Richmond fakes the leg kick and cracks KaSolomon in the body. KaSolomon is breathing heavily. Richmond clinches. Richmond lands a left hand.
Richmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. KaSolomon feinted with a counter takedown. Richmond gets a clinch. Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richmond rushes KaSolomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Richmond. A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond wants to clinch up but KaSolomon keeps it at a distance. KaSolomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Richmond gets a clinch. Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond closes the distance and clinches. KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing. Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow. Richmond lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon. Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Richmond holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Richmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut. KaSolomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond gets through KaSolomon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Richmond stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond. KaSolomon wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KaSolomon pulls guard. Richmond 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. Richmond wants to stand but KaSolomon is controlling his posture from full guard. Richmond stays in close to KaSolomon's body and controls the position. KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Richmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Richmond is predictable there so KaSolomon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Richmond keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully. Richmond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KaSolomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. KaSolomon preventing the sweep. KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KaSolomon is really struggling to control Richmond but he's trying to hold on to the position. Richmond seems keen to control KaSolomon's posture. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richmond. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Richmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Richmond!
That's one minute gone in the round. Richmond postures up.
Richmond's corner is telling him to maintain position. Richmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet. KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richmond is aware though and is defending well. Richmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position. KaSolomon is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KaSolomon working for a triangle but Richmond defends it easily.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Richmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far. KaSolomon wants to control the position but Richmond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richmond sitting and controlling from the half guard. KaSolomon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, if Richmond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
KaSolomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richmond is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A head kick misses from Richmond. The fight moves into the clinch position. Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richmond throws a series of punches but KaSolomon moves out of range. KaSolomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Richmond wants to clinch but KaSolomon slips to the side and KaSolomon counters with a nice double leg into guard. Richmond has his feet on KaSolomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Richmond breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
KaSolomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richmond sprawls and moves away. KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Richmond breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
KaSolomon blocks a head kick by Richmond.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon up against the cage in a clinch. Richmond manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut. KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. KaSolomon looking to slow down the pace here. KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond. Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond scores with a shoulder strike. Richmond tries to throw a body punch but KaSolomon avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage. Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond. Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and KaSolomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. KaSolomon being controlled here momentarily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richmond can do anything to dispel that myth. Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaka KaSolomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. KaSolomon looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Richmond wants to sweep here but KaSolomon controlling him for the moment. KaSolomon passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richmond wants to improve his position but KaSolomon is controlling well.
Richmond is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. KaSolomon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Richmond keeping hold of KaSolomon's head, controlling as best he can. Richmond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Richmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from KaSolomon. Richmond is looking to control KaSolomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted? KaSolomon is pressing down on Richmond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richmond is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. KaSolomon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Richmond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KaSolomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KaSolomon's back! Richmond controls the action. Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. KaSolomon wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Richmond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond! Charles Richmond 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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