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Syn 454 - Independence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran comes into the arena with No Worries blaring out of the sound system. Birigiz Ignatiev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev throws a head kick but De Fran moves out of range.
It looked like De Fran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Fran misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev tries to counter with a clinch but De Fran shakes him off and moves away.
De Fran motions for Ignatiev to come forward. De Fran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev wants to counter the offense by De Fran and move into the clinch position.
De Fran scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Fran, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatiev trying to control the position but instead, De Fran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatiev into the cage.
Ignatiev misses with a knee to the head.
De Fran tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing De Fran back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev misses with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike.
Ignatiev looking to throw knees to the head but De Fran is blocking nicely.
Ignatiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Frans head.
De Fran avoiding damage as Ignatiev throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the head but De Fran blocks with his arms.
Ignatiev misses with some punches.
Ignatiev lands a nice knee to the body.
Ignatiev throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatiev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatiev misses with a knee strike.
Ignatiev scores with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Ignatiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Fran's face.
Ignatiev blocks the elbow strike.
De Fran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Birigiz Ignatiev has been cut.
A short right from De Fran on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran lands a nice uppercut.
De Fran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignatiev's defenses.
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
De Fran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ignatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
De Fran scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from De Fran.
De Fran blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
De Fran missing with knees to the body.
Ignatiev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Fran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Fran lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Fran struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatiev controls his hands.
De Fran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
De Fran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
De Fran lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran is working Ignatiev over against the cage.
De Fran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev avoiding damage as De Fran throws knees to the body.
A short right from Ignatiev.
De Fran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ignatiev avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Fran.
De Fran pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatiev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Fran missing with knees to the body.
De Fran misses with a body punch.
De Fran lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that De Fran has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ignatiev misses with a knee strike.
De Fran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Fran lands a knee to the body.
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Fran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ignatiev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Fran blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatiev is defending well for now.
De Fran blocks an uppercut.
Ignatiev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ignatiev throws a head punch that misses.
De Fran crunches a lovely knee into Ignatiev's ribcage.
De Fran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the head.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fran blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatievs head.
De Fran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev lands a left hand.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Fran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Fran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
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 Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Birigiz Ignatiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
De Fran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ignatiev tries to clinch but De Fran is having none of it.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
De Fran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatiev.
De Fran throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, jab by De Fran - just one landing.
Ignatiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Fran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Fran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev defending well as De Fran loads up on a big left hand.
De Fran blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is looking to clinch.
De Fran is looking for a counter combo.
De Fran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by De Fran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Fran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatiev on the side of the head.
De Fran throws a shot to the body.
De Fran thows a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ignatiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ignatiev 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.
De Fran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev wants to counter the offense by De Fran and move into the clinch position.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev connects with a jab.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev moves into the clinch successfully.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the head but De Fran blocks with his arms.
De Fran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev looking to slow down the pace here.
Ignatiev looking to throw knees to the head but De Fran is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev avoiding damage as De Fran throws knees to the body.
Ignatiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Fran avoids it.
Ignatiev taking a breather.
De Fran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Fran's elbow.
Andr De Fran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatiev prevents a body shot from De Fran.
De Fran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the head but De Fran blocks with his arms.
De Fran lands a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Frans head.
Ignatiev missing with knees to the body.
De Fran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike from De Fran.
De Fran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to land knees in the clinch but De Fran avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev avoids a wild elbow strike from De Fran.
Ignatiev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Fran blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Fran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev blocks a body shot from De Fran.
De Fran lands an elbow just above Ignatiev 's eye.
Ignatiev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ignatiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Fran is defending well for now.
De Fran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow.
De Fran lands a good knee to the midsection. Ignatiev won't want to take too many of those.
De Fran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatiev looking to throw knees to the head but De Fran is blocking nicely.
De Fran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Fran.
Ignatiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ignatiev is breathing heavily.
De Fran lands a shot to the body.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fran misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Fran blocks an uppercut.
De Fran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from De Fran.
Ignatiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Fran landing knees to the head.
Ignatiev is rocked!
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev is still on wobbly legs! Can De Fran finish him?
Ignatiev tries to land knees in the clinch but De Fran avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Fran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
De Fran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignatiev misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fran lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from De Fran.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from De Fran.
De Fran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Fran lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fran lands a shot to the body.
De Fran avoiding damage as Ignatiev throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andr De Fran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Birigiz Ignatiev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
De Fran feints a jab and as Ignatiev dips his head, De Fran unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Ignatiev right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Ignatiev falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! De Fran smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andr De Fran!
Andr De Fran made sure to mention his sponsor, Dead Orbit in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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232 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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278 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood tries a head kick but it misses.
Mood moves out of range of the body kick.
And Mood responds with a good body kick, but Maczynsky manages to step out the way in time.
Maczynsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Mood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mood. Maczynsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maczynsky misses with a looping left.
Maczynsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maczynsky.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maczynsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maczynsky throws a hook to the side of Mood's head but Mood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Mood coming out on top.
Mood connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mood gets a clinch.
Mood lands with a right to the head.
Maczynsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maczynsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mood lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Maczynsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maczynsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Mood won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mood.
Mood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maczynsky walks into a straight right hand from Mood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mood. Maczynsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mood cracks Maczynsky with an open hand slap.
Maczynsky is rocked!
Maczynsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Maczynsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mood scores with a leg kick.
Mood lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Maczynsky crumples to the floor! Mood milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mellow Mood!
During a confident post fight interview, Mellow Mood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Janus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rony Jason!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus tries to clinch up but Jason circles away and keeps his distance.
Janus lands with a slapping head kick.
Janus misses with a head kick.
Jason misses with a two punch combination.
Janus moves into range and clinches up with Jason.
Janus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rony Jason has been cut.
Jason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jason misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Janus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jason's brow.
Janus trying to stall but Jason improves his position.
Janus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jason.
Jason misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jason.
Jason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jason lands a right hand.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janus blocking some punches.
Janus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jason working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing Jason back against the cage.
Jason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jason gets through Janus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jason is trying to push Janus away but Janus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
Janus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but Jason is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Jason has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janus throws an elbow but misses.
Janus misses with an elbow strike.
Jason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jason swings wildly with an uppercut but Janus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jason is defending well for now.
Janus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jason.
Jason misses with a body punch.
Jason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Janus on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason throws an overhand right that lands on Janus's shoulder, as Janus tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Janus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janus clinches.
Jason has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Janus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Janus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Janus.
Jason takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Janus wants to clinch but Jason slips to the side
and Jason counters with a body kick.
Janus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Janus throws a head kick that misses.
Jason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janus checks a leg kick nicely.
Janus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Janus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jason tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing Jason back against the cage.
Jason throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
Janus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janus is working Jason over against the cage.
Jason throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
Janus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jason takes an elbow to the temple.
Janus throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Janus lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janus throws an elbow but misses.
Jason avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Janus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jason misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but Jason is blocking nicely.
Jason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Janus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jason.
Janus has closed the distance and engaged Jason in a clinch.
Janus scores a nice knee to the body.
Janus lands a nice shot to the body.
Janus swings wildly with an uppercut but Jason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janus landing knees to the body.
Janus lands with a short shot to the head.
Janus has a couple of punches blocked by Jason.
A nice left hand lands by Jason.
Janus is trying to stall.
Jason lands a hook that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jason struggles to land a body shot inside as Janus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Janus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rony Jason's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janus.
Janus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jason can do to turn this around?
Janus throws a head kick but Jason moves out of range.
Jason has Janus up against the cage in a clinch.
Janus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jason has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Jason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Janus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Jason fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jason blocks a body shot from Janus.
Janus avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Janus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jason blocking some punches.
Jason tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jason lands a shoulder strike.
Jason swings wildly with an uppercut but Janus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
Janus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jason's defenses.
That has opened up Rony Jason's cut even more.
Jason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Janus with a knee to the head.
Janus blocking some punches.
Jason lands a left hand.
Jason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janus's elbow.
Jason lands with a right to the head.
Jason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Januss head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janus blocks an uppercut.
Janus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jason avoids the damage to the body.
Jason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Janus.
Janus tries a body shot but Jason blocks it.
Jason throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
Jason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jason managing to block the knees to the body from Janus.
Jason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Janus or not.
A knee to the head by Janus.
Jason misses with the head strike.
Jason misses with the head strike.
Jason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Janus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jason backwards.
Jason tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
Janus throws an elbow but it misses.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jason blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janus throws an elbow but it misses.
Jason avoids the elbow strike from Janus, against the cage.
Jason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jason has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Jason has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Jason lands with a right to the head.
Jason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Janus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
Jason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Janus or not.
Jason tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing Jason back against the cage.
Janus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jason.
Janus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Janus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hugh Janus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jason misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jason. Janus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jason scores with a jab to the head.
Jason throws a low kick but Janus avoids it.
Janus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jason counters with a three punch combo that has Janus backing up. Janus nods at Jason to acknowledge the strikes.
Janus throws a front kick that sends Jason stumbling back into the cage.
Janus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rony Jason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rony Jason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Janus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jason blocks a head kick by Janus.
Jason scores with a nice right hand.
Rony Jason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jason is looking to score with low kicks.
Janus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janus lands a high kick!
Janus misses with a head kick.
Janus misses the shot to the body.
Jason tries to land a front kick but Janus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Janus scores with a head kick. Jason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus misses with a body shot.
Janus checks the leg kick.
Jason keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason swings for the body but Janus moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing Jason back against the cage.
Janus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jasons head.
Jason lands with a light punch inside.
Jason blocks an uppercut.
Janus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janus's elbow.
Jason tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jason tries to throw a body punch but Janus avoids it by throwing Jason back against the cage.
A short right from Jason on the inside.
Jason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jason misses with a body punch.
Janus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jason can't find room to land a body shot as Janus controls the action.
Janus misses with a knee strike.
Jason lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
Jason lands with a right to the head.
Janus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Janus missing with knees to the body.
Janus lands a good knee to the midsection. Jason won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janus blocks a body shot from Jason.
Janus lands with a right to the head.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jason.
Janus is rocked!
Janus throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Janus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janus seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Janus.
A short body shot lands from Jason as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason struggles to land a body shot inside as Janus controls his hands.
Jason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jason is defending well for now.
Janus blocking some punches.
Jason is looking to break free of the clinch but Janus has double underhooks.
Janus prevents a body shot from Jason.
Janus blocks a body shot from Jason.
Jason throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
A head punch on the inside from Jason fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jason fails to land.
Janus prevents a body shot from Jason.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Janus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Janus is pushing Jason up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but Jason is blocking nicely.
Jason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
Jason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janus avoids a kick to the body.
Jason just misses with a punch to the body.
Jason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Janus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janus misses with an uppercut. Jason saw that one coming.
Jason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janus moves out of range of the strikes.
Janus is looking to wear down Jason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jason manages to circle out of the way.
Jason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Janus checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rony Jason.
I think Jason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rony Jason!
A very excited looking Rony Jason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Jarszczko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes into the arena with "Fade to Black" by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Jarszczko has chosen Lil Flip ft. Chamillionaire - Playa 4 Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vadim Nazarov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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33
195 lbs
26 - 14 - 3 |
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37
196 lbs
31 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Jarszczko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazarov slips a jab from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Jarszczko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Jarszczko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Jarszczko.
Nazarov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Jarszczko is predictable there
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarszczko tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Jarszczko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jarszczko is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarszczko trying to control but Nazarov postures up.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko wants to get back to full guard.
Jarszczko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarszczko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jarszczko keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarszczko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Jarszczko counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Jarszczko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarszczko throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarszczko is just out of range.
Nazarov punishes Jarszczko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Jarszczko counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Jarszczko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarszczko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego Jarszczko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Jarszczko moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a good jab.
Nazarov walks into a jab.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
Nazarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarszczko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Vadim Nazarov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazarov shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Nazarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarszczko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarszczko can do to turn this around?
Jarszczko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands with a hook. Jarszczko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Jarszczko tries to sprawl but Nazarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jarszczko taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko wants to get back to his feet.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Jarszczko is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarszczko wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarszczko manages to get to full guard.
Jarszczko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarszczko keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarszczko is keeping the position for now.
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.
Jarszczko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard.
Nazarov is looking to sweep but instead, Jarszczko has passed into half guard.
Jarszczko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarszczko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the body
and Jarszczko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jarszczko takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Jarszczko.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nazarov swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Jarszczko seems unphased.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov takes a swing at Jarszczko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarszczko connects with a body shot.
Nazarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarszczko.
A swing and a miss from Jarszczko.
Nazarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarszczko throws a body kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarszczko misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarszczko throws a nice looking combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a leg kick.
Diego Jarszczko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Jarszczko walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazarov. That snapped Jarszczko's head back.
Nazarov feints a jab promting Jarszczko to slip. Nazarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarszczko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarszczko is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Nazarov scores with a hook.
Jarszczko misses with a body punch
and Nazarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it.
Nazarov is working Jarszczko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jarszczko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jarszczko trying to control the position.
Jarszczko wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Jarszczko is keeping the position.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control but Jarszczko is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarszczko as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nazarov there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Borden Chantry enters the cage!
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26
222 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
23 - 13 - 3 |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chantry misses with a straight right.
Gloom thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chantry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Gloom is predictable there
and Chantry counters with a good, hard body kick but Gloom shrugs it off.
Chantry misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gloom. Chantry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gloom throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantry.
Chantry misses with a straight right.
Chantry throws the left hand but Gloom avoids the punch easily.
Gloom looks to score with a jab to the body but Chantry is just out of range.
Chantry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Chantry misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom walks into a straight right hand from Chantry.
Chantry moves out of range of the strikes.
Gloom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chantry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gloom misses.
Chantry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chantry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gloom.
Gloom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chantry as he avoids it easily.
Chantry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gloom. Gloom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chantry connects with an inside leg kick.
Chantry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chantry tries to score with a low kick but Gloom moves his leg out of the way.
Gloom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chantry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gloom.
Chantry tries a head kick but it misses.
Gloom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chantry jabs Gloom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Gloom goes for a double leg but Chantry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chantry continues to drive forward.
Chantry lands a body shot.
Chantry lands with a good body shot.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
Chantry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gloom misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Chantry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chantry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gloom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chantry.
Chantry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gloom if he has to take too many more of those.
Chantry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Chantry.
Gloom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chantry lands a slapping body shot.
Chantry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gloom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chantry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gloom scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry scores with a jab.
Chantry closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gloom out cold! Gloom corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borden Chantry!
A victorious Borden Chantry 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 Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tights has chosen Mama Gon Knock You Out! as his entrance music. Pimbo Tights has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jericho Hill's chin.
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pimbo Tights!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill tests Tights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill throws a head kick but Tights moves out of range.
Tights blocks a head kick by Hill.
Tights moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
Tights is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tights closes the distance and clinches.
Tights misses with a punch to the body.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Tights.
Tights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tights lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Tights comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tights throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tights pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Tights has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hill misses with some punches.
Tights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tights can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jericho Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tightss head.
Tights missing with knees to the body.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tights throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Tights.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tights misses with a punch to the body.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill prevents a body shot from Tights.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Tights.
Tights misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Tights lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
I was talking to Hill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill avoids a wild elbow strike from Tights.
Tights pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Tights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tights obliges.
Tights gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Tights.
A right hook to the body lands for Tights.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
Tights tries to land knees in the clinch but Hill avoids the damage to the body.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Tights's head.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tights.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Tights back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tights - that landed with a thud.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Tights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tights scores with a shoulder strike.
Tights is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hill is defending well for now.
Tights tries to land knees in the clinch but Hill avoids the damage to the body.
Tights throws an elbow but it misses.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tights lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Tights lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill blocks the elbow strike.
Tights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tights unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tights scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tights lands an elbow inside.
Tights lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tights comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tights lands a damaging elbow.
Tights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tights digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill blocks the elbow strike.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tights obliges.
Tights tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tights pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tights.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Tights landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill blocks an elbow strike.
Hill misses with some punches.
Tights comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tights lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimbo Tights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Hill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tights misses with an uppercut.
Hill tries to counter by clinching up but Tights breaks away and moves out of range.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill instigates a clinch.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tights.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tights utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tights lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
Tights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
Pimbo Tights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tights pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tights lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tights comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Tights.
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!
Tights scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Tights pushes Hill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill blocks a body shot from Tights.
Hill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tights lands a body punch.
Tights landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tights lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Hill has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tights lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Tights gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill tries a body shot but Tights blocks it.
Tights misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hill.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tights lands with a right to the head.
Tights misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hill.
Tights throws an elbow but it misses.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Tights.
Tights has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Tights lands a nice knee to the body.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Tights.
A hook to the body from Tights.
Tights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tights pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tights lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tights.
Tights struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Tights lands a knee to the body.
Tights misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hill.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tights lands a damaging elbow.
Tights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tights.
Tights landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tights working Hill over with knees to the body.
Hill avoiding damage as Tights throws knees to the body.
Tights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tights.
A short right from Tights on the inside.
Tights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tights lands an elbow inside.
Hill is rocked!
Tights working aggressively here.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Hill seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Tights using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tights scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tights.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Tights is working Hill over against the cage.
Tights crunches a lovely knee into Hill's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill avoids the elbow strike from Tights, against the cage.
A short left from Tights.
Tights trying to land knees to the body.
Hill misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimbo Tights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jericho Hill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tights lands with an overhand left.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Tights avoids it.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tights.
Tights misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tights manages to circle out of the way.
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Tights has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Tights.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hill avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
Hill working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Tights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tights.
Hill dodges an elbow strike from Tights.
Tights tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tights trying to land knees to the body.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hill avoids it.
A short right from Hill.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tights blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Tights.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Tights gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tights blocking some punches.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tights struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Hill avoids the elbow strike from Tights, against the cage.
Tights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tights blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tights blocks it with crossed arms.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights tries to land knees in the clinch but Hill avoids the damage to the body.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tights lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tights throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hill blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tights.
Tights misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tights fails to land.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tights working aggressively here.
Tights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Tights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tights.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill avoids the elbow strike from Tights, against the cage.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tights backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tights just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tights misses with a body punch.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Tights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tights scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Tights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Tights.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hill avoids it.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Tights blocks an uppercut.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tights just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tights just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tights has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pimbo Tights!
An out of breath Pimbo Tights thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vikramditya Singh Ratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Singh Ratore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac-Tupac All Eyez On Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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42 - 21 - 0 |
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh Ratore .
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Singh Ratore moved out of range nicely.
Singh Ratore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaylock throws a looping overhand right but Singh Ratore ducks down to avoid it.
Blaylock cracks Singh Ratore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Vikramditya Singh Ratore has been cut.
Blaylock tries to bum rush Singh Ratore with a series of wild strikes but Singh Ratore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses
and Singh Ratore counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaylock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Singh Ratore checks a low kick from Blaylock.
Blaylock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore avoids the head kick by Blaylock.
Singh Ratore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaylock with a jab.
Singh Ratore slips under a jab from Blaylock.
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!
Singh Ratore looks to land a left hand but Blaylock moved out of range nicely.
Singh Ratore lands a big head kick that sends Blaylock tumbling to the mat! Singh Ratore takes a step backwards and waves Blaylock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blaylock is rocked!
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Singh Ratore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaylock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh Ratore checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh Ratore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Blaylock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh Ratore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Singh Ratore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Ratore steps in with a hook that catches Blaylock right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Singh Ratore follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Blaylock looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
An out of breath Vikramditya Singh Ratore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
A Bomb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grimson tries to land a body kick
and A Bomb counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimson throws out a loose jab but A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb misses with a body shot.
Grimson thinks about countering with a body kick.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
Grimson tried to counter with a leg kick but A Bomb avoided it.
Grimson lands a glancing blow to the side of A Bomb's head.
A Bomb swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimson swings away with a body shot that misses
and A Bomb counters with a head kick.
A Bomb walks into a left hand.
Grimson lands a slapping body shot.
Grimson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimson drops A Bomb with a beautiful combination! A Bomb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimson is looking for the KO!
A Bomb is rocked!
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
Grimson's jab looks to have found its range, popping A Bomb under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Grimson tumbling to the mat! A Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Grimson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grimson feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down.
Grimson drops A Bomb with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but A Bomb looks back up at him and smiles so Grimson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimson.
A Bomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimson throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Grimson.
A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson misses with a straight right.
Grimson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grimson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. A Bomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A Bomb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimson.
Grimson lunges at A Bomb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by A Bomb's hand.
Grimson slips under a jab from A Bomb.
It appears Grimson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A Bomb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimson misses with a left hand
and A Bomb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a lazy body kick
and Grimson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Grimson catches A Bomb right on the button with a cross.
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!
Grimson misses with a left hand
and A Bomb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimson thinking.
Grimson throws a sloppy head kick and A Bomb moves out of range easily.
Grimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
A Bomb missing with a left hand there. Grimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A Bomb avoids the body shot from Grimson.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Bomb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grimson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from A Bomb - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grimson throws a low kick but it's checked well by A Bomb.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but A Bomb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grimson has got the better of the exchanges.
Grimson misses with a body shot.
Grimson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grimson misses with a left hand
and A Bomb counters with a nice body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from A Bomb 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.
A Bomb looks to land a body kick but Grimson moved away.
Grimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
Stu Grimson is winning the standup battle so far.
A Bomb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimson misses with a low kick.
Grimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt A Bomb.
A Bomb missing with a left hand there. Grimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimson fires out a quick counter leg kick but A Bomb just manages to avoid it.
Grimson swinging wildly here.
A Bomb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A Bomb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimson throws a leg kick but A Bomb sees it coming and moves out of range.
A Bomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimson, as that shot connected.
A Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A Bomb lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimson tries to work over A Bomb's front leg with a kick but A Bomb checks it.
Grimson misses with a body shot
and A Bomb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grimson's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson lands a front kick.
A Bomb thows a leg kick but Grimson checks it
and Grimson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Grimson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A cross from Grimson lands.
Grimson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A Bomb replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grimson blocks it well.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
And Grimson counters with a quick kick to the body but A Bomb blocks it.
Grimson throws a body shot but no joy.
A Bomb tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimson is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb misses the shot to the body.
A Bomb throws a hook but Grimson avoids it easily.
A Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
A Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimson.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimson misses the target.
Grimson keeps A Bomb at a distance using the push kick.
Grimson looks to score with a jab to the body but A Bomb is just out of range.
And A Bomb responds with a good body kick, but Grimson manages to step out the way in time.
A Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A Bomb is breathing heavily.
A Bomb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Grimson.
Grimson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Grimson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grimson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimson is looking to counter punch.
A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson wants to land a leg kick but A Bomb is out of range.
Grimson misses with a low kick.
Grimson throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimson just misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb counters with a body kick.
A Bomb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A Bomb scores with a nice body kick.
A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Grimson tenderised A Bomb's leg. A Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimson slips under a jab from A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a body shot but no joy.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
Grimson throws a jab when A Bomb was well out of range.
A Bomb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimson misses with the body kick
and A Bomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson looks to throw a body kick
and Grimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A Bomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A Bomb misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A Bomb throws the left hand but Grimson avoids the punch easily.
A Bomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A Bomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb misses with a body shot
and Grimson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimson is looking to score with low kicks.
A Bomb throws out a counter right but Grimson avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from A Bomb.
Grimson throws a jab but it's blocked by A Bomb.
Grimson wants to slow A Bomb down by chopping away at his legs.
A Bomb throws out a loose jab but Grimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A Bomb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A Bomb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb works Grimson's body with a nice hook.
A Bomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Bomb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimson if he has to take too many more of those.
Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Bomb.
A Bomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimson off the cage and back into range.
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!
Grimson avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
Grimson throwing a counter right hand but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
A Bomb throws a good cross that connects.
A Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimson.
A cross from Grimson lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calm Like A Bomb just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Bomb misses the body punch
and Grimson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimson throws a leg kick but A Bomb moved away.
A Bomb throws out a counter right but Grimson avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Grimson.
A Bomb misses with a head kick.
Grimson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on A Bomb if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! A Bomb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimson - the referee stops the clock and A Bomb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimson. A Bomb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Grimson.
A Bomb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A good leg kick by Grimson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A Bomb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimson can pounce on him.
Grimson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A Bomb counters with a body kick.
Grimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A Bomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A Bomb misses with an uppercut
and Grimson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimson lands a nice leg kick that just misses A Bomb's sensitive parts.
A Bomb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimson counters with a leg kick.
A Bomb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A Bomb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A Bomb cracks Grimson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimson swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
Grimson throws a jab when A Bomb was well out of range.
A Bomb looks to land a body kick but Grimson moved away.
A Bomb misses with a hook
and Grimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A Bomb throws a lazy head kick
and Grimson counters with a low kick, right behind A Bomb 's knee.
Grimson lands a body shot.
Grimson works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grimson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimson thuds his shin into the meat of A Bomb's side.
A Bomb avoids the head kick by Grimson.
Grimson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
Grimson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grimson lands a head shot.
A Bomb throws a leg kick
and Grimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb blocks a leg kick.
A Bomb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A Bomb throws a sloppy head kick
and Grimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A Bomb is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimson finish him?
Grimson tries to work over A Bomb's front leg with a kick but A Bomb checks it.
A Bomb thinks about the counter body kick.
A Bomb seems to have recovered his senses.
A Bomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimson blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
Grimson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked A Bomb out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stu Grimson!
An out of breath Stu Grimson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia scores with a decent looking hook.
Of Rivia scores with a nice right hand.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away.
Blake avoids the body shot from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Of Rivia trying to control the position here.
Blake trying to control but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Of Rivia is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Of Rivia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Of Rivia is trying to stand.
Of Rivia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Of Rivia wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Of Rivia is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Rivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake prevents Of Rivia from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Of Rivia wants to counter the offense by Blake and move into the clinch position.
Blake misses the jab.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Rivia's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia works Blake's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Of Rivia tries to sprawl but Blake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Rivia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Of Rivia has managed to sweep!
Of Rivia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake looking to control.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Of Rivia.
Blake tries for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away easily
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake is rocked!
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Geralt Of Rivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Rivia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Of Rivia lands the left hand.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Rivia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Of Rivia!
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Rivia gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Of Rivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Of Rivia is trying to control but can't.
Of Rivia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Of Rivia can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Rivia tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Of Rivia is doing well to control the position and prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Of Rivia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Of Rivia is trying is best to control the position here.
Blake is looking to stall here but Of Rivia recovers full guard.
Of Rivia pulls Blake in to control the position.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Rivia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard.
Of Rivia is stalling in the full guard.
Of Rivia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Of Rivia preventing the sweep.
Of Rivia postures up.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Of Rivia stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Rivia misses with a body kick.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Of Rivia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Of Rivia misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Rivia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Of Rivia does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Of Rivia is predictable there
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Of Rivia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
Blake looking for a submission but Of Rivia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Of Rivia controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake passes Of Rivia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Of Rivia trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Rivia tries to kick Blake off but Blake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Of Rivia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Of Rivia moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Blake trying to control from Of Rivia's half guard. Of Rivia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Of Rivia connects with a body shot.
Of Rivia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Blake scores with a jab. Of Rivia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Of Rivia moves away and avoids it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Of Rivia.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
Of Rivia throws a front kick that sends Blake stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Of Rivia throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but William Blake did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Of Rivia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Of Rivia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Of Rivia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Rivia moves away.
A big left from Of Rivia misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Of Rivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Of Rivia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Rivia throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Of Rivia only half commits.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Of Rivia avoided it.
Of Rivia lands a head shot.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Of Rivia, right into the meat.
Of Rivia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
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!
Of Rivia connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Of Rivia fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Of Rivia tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Of Rivia is quick to defend against it.
Of Rivia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake shoots in but Of Rivia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Of Rivia lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Rivia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Rivia cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Rivia.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Of Rivia saw that one coming.
Blake fails with the takedown
and Of Rivia moves into the clinch.
Of Rivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake slips a straight right by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
Blake backing away here, and Of Rivia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Of Rivia misses.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Rivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it
and Of Rivia counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Rivia slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Rivia.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Rivia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake with a hook.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Of Rivia's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Rivia tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Rivia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blake takes a step back to recover.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
Of Rivia throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Of Rivia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blake cracks Of Rivia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blake. Of Rivia shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake clobbers Of Rivia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake shoots and misses
and Of Rivia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Of Rivia lands with a cross.
Of Rivia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Of Rivia connects with a jab.
Of Rivia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Of Rivia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Of Rivia tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Of Rivia scores with a leg kick.
Of Rivia scores with a punch to the head.
Blake tries to work over Of Rivia's front leg with a kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Of Rivia connects with a single shot there.
A lazy body kick from Blake
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp right that sends Blake to the canvas! Of Rivia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia! Geralt Of Rivia retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Geralt Of Rivia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. Gymer Alexandersson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chick Bowdrie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowdrie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexandersson slips a jab and a cross from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie tries to land a body kick
and Alexandersson counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bowdrie. Those never looked like landing.
Bowdrie throws a right hand that Alexandersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandersson also avoids with ease.
Bowdrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bowdrie misses with a body shot
and Bowdrie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowdrie throws a lazy head kick
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Chick Bowdrie has been cut.
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowdrie.
Bowdrie cracks Alexandersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Bowdrie misses
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowdrie walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Bowdrie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alexandersson drops Bowdrie with a beautiful combination! Bowdrie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alexandersson is looking for the KO!
Bowdrie is rocked!
Alexandersson knocks out Bowdrie with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Alexandersson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Alexandersson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson very nearly forgot to thank Lion Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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