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StrikeForce Union #21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Troy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fivefold � Broken. Orlov has chosen K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmer misses with a double jab
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
It looked like Palmer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Palmer prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Orlov tries to work over Palmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov manages to break the clinch.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Palmer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palmer tries to clinch
and Orlov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palmer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Troy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Palmer throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tried to score with a low kick but Palmer checks it.
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palmer scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Orlov catches Palmer right on the button with a cross.
Palmer moves to clinch but Orlov breaks away
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer tries to clinch but Orlov moves away
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmer throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Palmer misses with an uppercut
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer tries to clinch but Orlov moves away
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands a jab to Orlov's midsection.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Palmer blocks it well.
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a one-two to the body.
Palmer is rocked!
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Orlov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmer with a body shot.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlov counters with a crisp right that sends Palmer to the canvas! Orlov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Orlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Orlov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Right Above It. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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279 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ward looks winded!
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a head shot.
It looks like Paddy Ward has been cut.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ward drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Ward to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Jones!
Our winner, Bo Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ithome but Ithome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithome lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ithome chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacLeod feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Ithome is keeping the position.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod passes into half guard.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura here.
Ithome has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacLeod is on him like a limpet, forcing Ithome back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome breaks the clinch.
Ithome drops his hands momentarily and MacLeod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithome in his tracks.
Good exchange - Ithome coming out on top.
MacLeod looks for a takedown but Ithome sprawls well.
Ithome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ithome as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithome sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithome to the ground. Ithome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Ithome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Ithome seems unphased.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Ithome unleashes a big counter combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Ithome does it's job there.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Ithome is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ithome napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
Ithome felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to get an arm triangle but Ithome is defending well.
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ithome misses with a head kick.
Ithome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacLeod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Ithome defends the submission attempt.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithome is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Ithome is defending it quite comfortably.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from standing back up.
Ithome kicks MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithome wants it to stay on the feet.
Ithome throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ithome tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Stanley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Tarasov's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley drives through and clinches with Tarasov against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanley.
Tarasov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stanley is trying to control Tarasov's posture but Tarasov avoids it.
Stanley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarasov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tarasov with the ground and pound but Stanley regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tarasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanley is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Tarasov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stanley tries to get to full guard but Tarasov has control of the leg.
Stanley is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov is trying for a kimura here. Stanley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tarasov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pera lands with a good body shot.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
As Pera looks to move away, Whitaker throws a big counter combo but Pera just gets out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Pera as he connects with a hook.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Whitaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Whitaker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Pera.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Whitaker on the inside.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker's elbow.
I was talking to Whitaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Whitaker's ribcage. Whitaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker's elbow.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Pera checks the leg kick.
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhitaker.
Pera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Floyd Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Whitaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pera circles away.
Pera thumps Whitaker with a low kick.
Pera takes a swing at Whitaker's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Pera is having none of it.
Whitaker ducks right into an uppercut from Pera.
Pera throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pera shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker moves into the clinch.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pera to keep the fight standing.
Whitaker lands with a light punch inside.
Pera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Pera seems content to control.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Pera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pera throws a leg kick
and Whitaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Whitaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitaker jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
Whitaker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pera.
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!
Whitaker checks a low kick from Pera.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitaker.
Whitaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Floyd Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera misses with a hook.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whitaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
Pera swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitaker.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker throws a quick counter head kick but Pera was just out of range.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Whitaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker.
Whitaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Pera avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pera misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker counters with a head kick.
Pera scores with a hook.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Whitaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pera misses with a straight left.
Whitaker is looking to counter the offense by Pera and move into the clinch.
Floyd Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Pera lands a right hand.
Whitaker lands an uppercut.
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pera misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker counters with a good low kick that Pera was not able to check.
Pera is breathing heavily.
Pera misses with a looping right.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Pera scoring well with a low kick there.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker.
Whitaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitaker takes one to the side of the head.
Pera shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whitaker defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pera 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.
Pera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whitaker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pera's best efforts.
Whitaker is trying to control but can't.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Pera in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera trying to control from half guard but Whitaker is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Whitaker's temple.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera slips a nice elbow through Whitaker's hands, connecting with Whitaker's forehead.
Whitaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Pera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Floyd Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Whitaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Pera blocks nicely.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitaker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Whitaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker is working Pera over against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pera dodges an elbow strike from Whitaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Whitaker improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Whitaker pulls Pera into guard.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Pera controlling him for the moment.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Pera connects with a couple of short punches.
Pera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitaker's head.
Whitaker trying to keep a closed guard but Pera is proving a slippery customer.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
Pera cracks Whitaker with a solid left hand.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Floyd Whitaker.
I think Pera 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Pera!
A relieved looking Pekka Pera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamiril Cragla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Lisztomania blaring out of the sound system. Cragla is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bones - HDMI. Brayden Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayden Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamiril Cragla!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragla moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Cragla rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cragla misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Cragla.
Cragla lands with a left to the head.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cragla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cragla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cragla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cragla.
Cragla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Cragla blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Cragla misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cragla lands a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cragla lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cragla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cragla controlling him for the moment.
Cragla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cragla doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnes has managed to lock this one up! Can Cragla escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brayden Barnes!
An out of breath Brayden Barnes 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 Gabriel FalleN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remus Sala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
144 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
138 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel FalleN!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remus Sala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FalleN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sala moves away.
Sala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FalleN sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sala misses with a short punch on the inside.
FalleN makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sala lands a shot to the body.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sala lands a left hand that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
Sala scores with a hook to the body.
FalleN lands a right hand.
Sala working aggressively here.
FalleN misses with a hook to the ribs.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
Sala misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sala scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sala.
Sala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
FalleN is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sala.
Oh FalleN is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sala controlling the action here for a moment.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sala misses with the head strike.
Sala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sala has a couple of punches blocked by FalleN.
A short body shot lands from Sala as the two fighters clinch.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FalleN.
FalleN blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sala throws a head punch that misses.
Sala has FalleN pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FalleN.
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!
Sala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FalleN seems to have got his legs back now.
Sala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sala lands a hook that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
Sala lands with a light punch inside.
Sala wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sala.
FalleN lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sala lands a nice uppercut.
Sala tries to work over FalleN's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
Sala swings wildly with an uppercut but FalleN uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sala can't find room to land a body shot as FalleN controls the action.
Sala blocking some punches.
Sala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sala prevents FalleN from breaking the clinch.
FalleN breaks from the clinch.
Sala tries to close the distance and clinch up but FalleN swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FalleN was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sala catches FalleN with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sala closes the distance and clinches.
FalleN misses with some punches.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
Sala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sala lands a shoulder strike.
FalleN has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sala has him pressed against the cage.
Sala throws a head punch that misses.
Sala lands a hook that snaps the head of FalleN backwards.
FalleN doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
FalleN pressing his opponent against the cage.
FalleN is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sala misses with a punch to the body.
Sala misses with some punches.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sala lands a nice shot to the body.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FalleN lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sala backwards.
Sala digs a right hand into FalleN's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on FalleN's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FalleN blocking some punches.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Sala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Sala avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
Sala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sala.
Sala has a couple of punches blocked by FalleN.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN has had enough of the clinch but Sala keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN blocking some punches.
Sala unloads with a big right hand that wobbles FalleN! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sala is unloading with more strikes now! FalleN drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remus Sala! Remus Sala retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucia Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Quinn Mcdonagh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
270 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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284 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucia Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Quinn Mcdonagh finds it's target.
Quinn Mcdonagh plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gracie swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gracie face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
An out of breath James Quinn Mcdonagh 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's entrance music is Conquistador. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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28
260 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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29
265 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Luke Walker has been cut.
Zmija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker looks for a takedown but Zmija sprawls well.
Zmija misses with a series of wild punches.
Zmija lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zmija throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Zmija lands a brutal uppercut that launches Walker off his feet! Walker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
270 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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30
276 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Tow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tow gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Tow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado looking to control.
Tow postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tow is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tow is looking for a kimura here.
Tow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado is looking for a triangle but Tow pushes his legs off easily.
Tow is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
Big Tow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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