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Highland Games 202 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lemouix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahti Mahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahti has chosen - Fistfull Of Steel - as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Lemouix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mahti Mahti!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahti looks to land a left hand but Lemouix moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lemouix misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Mahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahti with a hook.
Lemouix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahti.
Lemouix connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemouix throws a leg kick
and Mahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemouix slips a jab and a cross from Mahti.
Mahti scores with a jab.
Lemouix misses with a leg kick
enabling Mahti to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemouix throws a hook but Mahti avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Lemouix misses.
Lemouix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahti. Mahti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemouix connects with a leg kick. Mahti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemouix throws a front kick that sends Mahti stumbling back into the cage.
Lemouix feints and then cracks Mahti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahti down.
Lemouix walks into a jab.
Mahti blocks the body kick.
Mahti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahti takes one to the chin there.
Lemouix throws a leg kick but Mahti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mahti avoids the body shot from Lemouix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahti! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Lemouix as he connects with a hook.
Lemouix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemouix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahti is able to avoid easily.
Lemouix throws a body punch but Mahti moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahti ducks under a wild hook from Lemouix.
Mahti scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemouix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Lemouix.
Lemouix slips under a jab.
Mahti checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahti throws out a counter right but Lemouix avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Mahti misses.
Pascal Lemouix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemouix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahti lands a really nice looking cross but Lemouix seems unphased.
Lemouix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lemouix tries to land a leg kick but Mahti saw it coming and moves away.
Lemouix misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mahti misses.
Mahti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemouix.
Mahti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemouix.
Mahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemouix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemouix.
Lemouix misses with a body kick.
Lemouix misses with a wild body shot.
Lemouix tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemouix connects with a leg kick. Mahti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahti moves out of range of the body kick from Lemouix.
Lemouix misses with a body kick.
Mahti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemouix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemouix.
Lemouix throws a hook to the side of Mahti's head but Mahti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lemouix wants to slow Mahti down by chopping away at his legs.
Lemouix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemouix scores with a shot to the body.
Lemouix throws the left hand but Mahti avoids the punch easily.
Mahti moves out of range of the leg kick from Lemouix.
Some wild striking there from Lemouix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahti! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Lemouix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Lemouix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lemouix tries to score with a low kick but Mahti moves his leg out of the way.
Pascal Lemouix is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahti scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahti lands a right hook to the body.
Mahti checks a leg kick.
Mahti is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Lemouix as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lemouix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahti avoids the body shot from Lemouix.
Lemouix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahti moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Mahti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemouix connects with the punch.
Lemouix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahti lunges at Lemouix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemouix's hand.
Lemouix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lemouix thows a body kick. Mahti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lemouix doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahti circles away.
Lemouix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemouix is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mahti scores with a four punch combination!
Lemouix ducks under a wild hook from Mahti.
Lemouix misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahti slips under a jab from Lemouix.
Lemouix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahti at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lemouix misses.
Mahti slips a straight right by Lemouix.
Lemouix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahti blocks a low kick nicely.
Lemouix wants to land a leg kick but Mahti is out of range.
Lemouix tries to clinch there but Mahti circles away.
Lemouix wants to clinch up but Mahti keeps it at a distance.
Lemouix darts in trying to clinch
and Mahti counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemouix tries to land a front kick but Mahti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lemouix is looking to slow Mahti down with leg kicks.
Lemouix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahti unleashes a big counter combination but Lemouix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemouix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemouix tries to land a front kick but Mahti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahti jabs Lemouix right on the nose. Lemouix blinks but takes it well.
Lemouix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemouix misses with a low kick.
Lemouix ducks right into an uppercut from Mahti.
Mahti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemouix is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemouix throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Lemouix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemouix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemouix seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Mahti misses.
Lemouix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemouix throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahti counters with a straight right hand.
Mahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemouix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahti! But no joy.
Mahti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lemouix.
Mahti connects with a jab.
Mahti connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahti dips to his left and cracks Lemouix with an uppercut!
A jab from Lemouix misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahti Mahti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lemouix scores with a leg kick.
Lemouix lands with a nice body kick.
Lemouix throws a right hand that misses
and Mahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahti moves out of range of the body kick from Lemouix.
Mahti drops Lemouix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lemouix looks back up at him and smiles so Mahti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice cross by Lemouix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemouix misses the target.
Lemouix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemouix thuds a left hand into Mahti's body.
Mahti defending well as Lemouix loads up on a big left hand.
Mahti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahti misses with a looping right.
Mahti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lemouix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lemouix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemouix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemouix avoids the body shot from Mahti.
Lemouix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahti defending well as Lemouix loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahti misses.
Mahti punishes Lemouix's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemouix is looking to clinch but Mahti is avoiding it.
Mahti scores with a nice head shot.
Mahti misses with a few strikes there.
Lemouix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Mahti misses.
Mahti lands a jab to the head.
Mahti checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemouix misses with the body kick
and Mahti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemouix looks to land a left hand but Mahti moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Mahti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lemouix just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahti connects with a jab.
Lemouix walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lemouix.
Mahti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemouix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooh!!! Mahti has knocked Lemouix down with a huge combo! Mahti steps away and waves a wobbly Lemouix back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemouix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lemouix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemouix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahti.
Mahti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lemouix.
Lemouix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemouix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemouix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahti slips a straight right by Lemouix.
Lemouix needs to keep his hands up - Mahti had a free shot at his head there.
Lemouix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahti wobbles Lemouix with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mahti dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lemouix to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahti Mahti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mahti Mahti waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonanza is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonanza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas!
Thomas stands up and beckons Bonanza to his feet.
Thomas leaves Bonanza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonanza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bonanza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Bonanza getting side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Bonanza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Bonanza is controlling well.
Thomas is staying active underneath Bonanza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonanza is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonanza to get the leverage.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonanza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonanza's back!
Thomas controlling from the back.
Bonanza wants to escape the position.
Bonanza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
Thomas stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Bonanza tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bonanza.
Bonanza is trying to control but can't.
Bonanza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Bonanza had control of the position.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Bonanza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Bonanza stops Thomas from standing up.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Bonanza stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanza trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Bonanza with that takedown attempt.
Bonanza takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Bonanza checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonanza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Bonanza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Bonanza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonanza's guard.
Thomas stands and steps away. Bonanza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonanza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is controlling Bonanza's trapped leg to prevent Bonanza from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonanza trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonanza pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tim Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonanza trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Bonanza isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonanza passes into half guard.
Bonanza stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Bonanza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonanza checks a leg kick.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas pushes Bonanza off and gets back to his feet.
Bonanza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Bonanza darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Bonanza into the cage.
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!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonanza, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Bonanza avoids it well.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Bonanza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas kicks off Bonanza and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonanza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonanza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is controlling Bonanza's posture.
Bonanza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonanza has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bonanza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Bonanza postures up.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonanza won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Tim Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bonanza wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Claudemir Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Seppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppi wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Seppi misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seppi dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
It looks like Rodney Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seppi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Seppi.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Adriano Seppi has been cut.
Seppi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Seppi's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppi has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Seppi.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
Seppi tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Seppi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seppi breaks the clinch.
Seppi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seppi is rocked!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand from hell and Seppi is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Jackson!
A victorious Rodney Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fugees - Ready or not. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Maul misses.
White is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Maul scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul misses with a double jab.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
A jab from Maul misses.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a left hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Maul dodges the punch combination from White.
Maul throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Maul misses with a body shot.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Donk. Maul catches White right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White moves out of range as Maul strikes.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Maul.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by White.
Maul throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
White throws a counter combo.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
Maul throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
Donk. Maul catches White right on the button with a cross.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
White misses with a body kick.
White needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
White walks into a left hand.
Chris White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul misses with a looping left.
A big left from Maul misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul misses with a left hand
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Maul backing up. Maul nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that round.
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.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Nice defenses there by White.
White scores with a push kick.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul lands a head shot.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maul digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White slips under a jab from Maul.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Maul misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a series of strikes. Maul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White slips a straight right by Maul.
White feints a jab promting Maul to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a counter combo.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Maul is predictable there
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Maul feinted with a counter takedown.
Maul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a body kick that stops Maul in his tracks momentarily.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maul misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maul throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul with a hook.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with the combination.
Maul looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a double jab.
White swinging wildly here.
Maul misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Maul misses.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul avoids a kick to the body.
Maul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maul dodges the punch combination from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White checks a leg kick.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White thinks about the counter body kick.
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White slips a straight right by Maul.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a counter combo.
Maul misses with a looping left.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maul attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
An out of breath Paul Maul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. Sandow has chosen Aint No Grave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tangaroa Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandow tries to move into range but Ngata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandow misses with a double jab.
Sandow throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a body punch but Sandow moves out of range.
Sandow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngata.
Sandow fails with the takedown.
Sandow closes the distance and clinches up with Ngata, looking for a takedown. Sandow pushes Ngata against the cage but Ngata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ngata misses with an uppercut
and Sandow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ngata's guard.
Sandow pushing down on Ngata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
Ngata trying to control but Sandow postures up.
Sandow seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandow is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ngata still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ngata has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata just content to control the position.
Ngata tries to stand but Sandow is controlling his head.
Sandow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandow looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ngata passes into side control!
Sandow is looking for a sweep.
Sandow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Ngata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandow is pressing down on Ngata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata is stalling in the full guard.
Sandow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sandow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ngata is defending well. Sandow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ngata has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sandow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Sandow!
Our winner, Damien Sandow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Herminio Herculano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensleydale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herculano.
Herculano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.
Wensleydale forces Herculano back against the cage and clinches.
Wensleydale prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wensleydale misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Herculano looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Wensleydale is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Wensleydale's ribcage. Wensleydale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano lands a right hand.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano avoids the elbow strike from Wensleydale, against the cage.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Wensleydale avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Wensleydale being controlled against the cage.
Wensleydale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Wensleydale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano works on Wensleydale's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wensleydale tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herculano as Wensleydale tries to tie him up.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wensleydale controls his hands.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale stalling against the cage.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but Herculano blocks it.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Herculano misses with some punches.
Wensleydale trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wensleydale into the cage.
A knee to the head by Wensleydale.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Wensleydale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
Herculano avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herculano stops a takedown attempt from Wensleydale.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herculano avoids it.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano stalling.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Herculano slips a jab from Wensleydale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale misses the jab.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Herculano moves away
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale looks to score with a jab to the body but Herculano is just out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wensleydale manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale misses with a hook
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herculano is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Wensleydale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herculano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wensleydale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herculano up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wensleydale as Herculano tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Wensleydale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herculano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to land knees in the clinch but Herculano avoids the damage to the body.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Herculano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wensleydale throws an elbow but misses.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano blocks an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano is working Wensleydale over against the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow that misses.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wensleydale tries to clinch there but Herculano circles away.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Wensleydale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wensleydale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wensleydale thuds his right hand into Herculano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a takedown but Herculano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wensleydale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wensleydale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale swings for the body but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herculano's hands.
Wensleydale shoots in but no luck this time.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wensleydale misses with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Wensleydale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herculano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herculano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wensleydale.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Wensleydale and move into the clinch.
Wensleydale looks to land a left hand but Herculano moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale throws a poor cross that misses
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wensleydale is rocked!
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Wensleydale is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wensleydale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano dips a shoulder and cracks Wensleydale with a mighty uppercut! Wensleydale falls back against the cage and Herculano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wensleydale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Herculano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonzo Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Miles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alonzo Harris!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the body from Miles misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris moves out of range as Miles strikes.
Miles moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Miles is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles avoids the body shot from Harris.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Alonzo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Miles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Miles tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles .
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miles is working Harris over against the cage.
Miles misses with some punches.
Miles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Harris.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Harris blocking some punches.
Miles stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Miles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Miles stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Miles just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Miles has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Miles working aggressively here.
Miles pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miles misses with some punches.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles .
A little feinted left hand from Miles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harris throws a jab when Miles was well out of range.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miles won't be happy with that.
Miles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris prevents Miles from escaping the position.
Harris in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miles is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Harris!
Our winner, Alonzo Harris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shango.
Jolevi misses with a left hand
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch.
Shango decides to pull guard.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Jolevi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Jolevi from controlling successfully.
Jolevi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jolevi slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jolevi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jolevi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shango seems keen to control Jolevi's posture.
Jolevi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jolevi wants to pass the guard but Shango is keeping the position.
Jolevi advances position into side control!
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.
Shango is not content to let Jolevi control the position.
Shango tries to bench press Jolevi off him but Jolevi keeps the position.
Jolevi trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango holds on to Jolevi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Shango is looking to regain half guard here but Jolevi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shango will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shango is trying to get back to half guard.
Shango can't do much from the bottom here.
Jolevi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shango keeps working.
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The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jolevi misses with a left hand
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shango is pushing down on Jolevi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jolevi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango wants to control but Jolevi is keeping him busy.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but Jolevi defends it.
Shango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Jolevi'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jolevi connects with a crisp jab.
Jolevi misses with a double jab.
Shango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jolevi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away.
Jolevi darts in trying to clinch
and Shango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango trying to control but Jolevi is working from the bottom.
Jolevi is controlling Shango's posture.
Shango passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi is trying to get back to full guard.
Jolevi is concentrating on defense, preventing Shango from advancing position.
Shango is working for a kimura but Jolevi is defending it quite comfortably.
Jolevi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shango is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jolevi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shango wants to control the pace but Jolevi is squirming around nicely.
Shango might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jolevi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shango is working for a guillotine from mount but Jolevi frees his head quite easily.
Shango punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi tries to hold on but Shango postures up.
Shango moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jolevi has worked his arm free - good work by Jolevi!
Shango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but Jolevi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shango working away.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shango trying to control the position but Jolevi is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jolevi trying to control but Shango flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shango misses with a punch to the head.
Shango is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jolevi is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korobeikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin shoots for a takedown but The Kid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Korobeikin finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt - The Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korobeikin. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Kid lands a body shot.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by The Kid's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Korobeikin staying out of range there.
Korobeikin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korobeikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Korobeikin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korobeikin content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kid is keeping the position for now.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Korobeikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
Korobeikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korobeikin trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid slips a jab from Korobeikin.
It looked like The Kid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin shoots and misses
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin throws out a powerful jab.
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Kid throws Korobeikin to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Korobeikin.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
The Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kid throws out the jab.
Korobeikin scores with a punch to the head.
Korobeikin works The Kid's body with a nice hook.
The Kid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Kid misses with a right hand
and Korobeikin counters with a shoot takedown. The Kid fights it but they end up in guard.
The Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korobeikin on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobeikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Kid's guard.
Korobeikin trying to control from half guard but The Kid is working away.
Korobeikin seems to be working for a kimura but The Kid defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
Korobeikin wants to control but The Kid is keeping him busy.
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 Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korobeikin jabs The Kid right on the nose. The Kid blinks but takes it well.
Korobeikin moves away from the strike by The Kid.
The Kid lands a head shot.
Korobeikin throws a sloppy body shot
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Korobeikin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korobeikin.
Korobeikin slips under a jab from The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korobeikin moves away.
The Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Kid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
The Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korobeikins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korobeikin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Kid misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin lands with a nice body punch.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Kid but The Kid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from The Kid misses its target.
The Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin throws a hook but The Kid avoids it easily.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Kid throws a nice looking combination but Korobeikin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Kid did well to prevent Korobeikin getting side control.
The Kid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korobeikin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Kid on the side of the head.
The Kid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Korobeikin misses.
The Kid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Korobeikin moved out of range.
The Kid scores with a sloppy right hand. Korobeikin should have avoided that one.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin misses the body punch
and The Kid counters with a nice uppercut.
The Kid cracks Korobeikin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Korobeikin is rocked!
The Kid drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Korobeikin's head, knocking him out cold! The Kid is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Our winner, Bill The Kid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington has chosen Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gaal lands a jab.
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
A punch combination from Moshington misses.
Moshington takes one on the button.
Moshington is rocked!
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal lands a left and a right that send Moshington crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Gaal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moshington is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Moshington misses.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Moshington loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Moshington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal steps in with a hook that catches Moshington right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Van Gaal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Moshington looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Cholo Van Gaal 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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