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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambroise Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen lepoan hartu ta segi aurrera as his entrance music. Alex Cowell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ambroise Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowell pinned against the cage. Cowell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cowell keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Cowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambroise Martin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cowell.
Nice takedown defense from Cowell. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Cowell lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cowell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin is looking to clinch but Cowell is avoiding it.
Cowell has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cowell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cowell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martin pulls down on the head and he's put Cowell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ambroise Martin!
After the big win, Ambroise Martin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M.O. Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Cassius Scaeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestiarius Carpophorus (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bestiarius Carpophorus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaeva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaeva gets a clinch.
Carpophorus blocks a body shot from Scaeva.
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Carpophorus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scaeva counters with a left and a right that stings Carpophorus.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Carpophorus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaeva.
Scaeva misses with a looping left.
Scaeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Carpophorus takes a swing at Scaeva's ribcage but misses.
Carpophorus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scaeva throwing a counter right hand but Carpophorus manages to avoid it.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
Carpophorus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scaeva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva scores with a decent looking hook.
Carpophorus looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Carpophorus misses with a double jab.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scaeva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carpophorus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scaeva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpophorus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scaeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bestiarius Carpophorus has been cut.
Scaeva lands a right hook to the body.
Carpophorus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva moves in looking to clinch but Carpophorus pushes him off.
Scaeva dodges the punch combination from Carpophorus.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpophorus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva misses with a hook. Carpophorus ducked under it nicely.
Carpophorus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaeva.
Good standup being displayed there by Carpophorus as he connects with a hook.
Carpophorus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
Scaeva looks to score with a jab to the body but Carpophorus is just out of range.
Carpophorus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Scaeva.
Scaeva wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carpophorus clinches up with Scaeva and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpophorus.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scaeva throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva misses with a body shot.
Scaeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carpophorus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Scaeva.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpophorus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva misses with a wild body shot.
Carpophorus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestiarius Carpophorus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carpophorus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaeva.
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaeva works Carpophorus's body with a nice hook.
Scaeva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carpophorus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva clinches up against the cage.
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Carpophorus throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Carpophorus misses
and Scaeva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaeva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaeva breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Carpophorus does no damage.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is winning the standup battle so far.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scaeva throws a combination. Carpophorus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
Scaeva misses with a wild body shot.
Carpophorus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scaeva wants to clinch up but Carpophorus keeps it at a distance.
Scaeva tests Carpophorus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carpophorus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carpophorus is breathing heavily.
Scaeva moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaeva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaeva.
Carpophorus is looking for the big counter here.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Carpophorus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva is looking to wear down Carpophorus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carpophorus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carpophorus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpophorus circles away quickly and effectively.
And Carpophorus tries to counter it with a takedown but Scaeva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice combination there by Scaeva.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scaeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scaeva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva moves into the clinch successfully.
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scaeva has closed the distance and engaged Carpophorus in a clinch.
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva throws a right and a left that Carpophorus avoids nicely.
Carpophorus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaeva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Carpophorus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches.
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpophorus.
Scaeva misses with a right hand
and Carpophorus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaeva is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Carpophorus ducks under and follows up with a left that Carpophorus also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bestiarius Carpophorus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carpophorus looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaeva is just out of range.
Scaeva throws a big counter combination but Carpophorus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carpophorus misses with a few strikes there.
Scaeva doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpophorus circles away.
Carpophorus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Carpophorus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scaeva gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva darts in trying to clinch
and Carpophorus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva tries to bum rush Carpophorus with a series of wild strikes but Carpophorus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Carpophorus ducks under and follows up with a left that Carpophorus also avoids with ease.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches.
Scaeva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpophorus can do to turn this around?
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carpophorus, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaeva tries a body shot but Carpophorus blocks it.
Scaeva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carpophorus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus lands a nice looking body shot.
Scaeva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scaeva duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaeva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Scaeva misses with a wild combination.
Carpophorus tries to counter with a clinch but Scaeva shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaeva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carpophorus back to the cage. Scaeva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva is looking to clinch but Carpophorus is avoiding it.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva misses with a straight left.
Carpophorus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scaeva momentarily.
Carpophorus tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
Carpophorus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaeva doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaeva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carpophorus counters with a left and a right that stings Scaeva.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by Carpophorus. Carpophorus maintains the clinch.
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Carpophorus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Carpophorus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaeva manages to avoid it.
Scaeva scores with a decent looking hook.
Scaeva tries to clinch up but Carpophorus circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpophorus wants to clinch.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Carpophorus scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpophorus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaeva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scaeva cracks Carpophorus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva throws a looping overhand right but Carpophorus ducks down to avoid it.
Carpophorus tries to clinch up.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva stuns Carpophorus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carpophorus clinches up against the cage.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Bestiarius Carpophorus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by Carpophorus. Carpophorus maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scaeva 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
A relieved looking Marcus Cassius Scaeva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walloping Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into the arena with Flower Of Scotland blaring out of the sound system. Costa has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Walloping Willy Wallace 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Walloping Willy Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Costa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
It looks like Walloping Willy Wallace has been cut.
A head kick from Wallace lands but Costa takes it in his stride.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walloping Willy Wallace!
After the big win, Walloping Willy Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Nunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAdams in side control lands a decent elbow.
McAdams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nunes, who protects the arm well.
McAdams cracks Nunes with a big elbow.
Nunes is rocked!
Nunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAdams taking a break here but Nunes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nunes wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nunes seems to have got his legs back now.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAdams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McAdams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McAdams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams working over Nunes with some ground and pound. Nunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McAdams lands a nice short elbow.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAdams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McAdams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunes looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
McAdams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunes is just riding it out for now. McAdams eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McAdams connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams working the head and body with strikes.
McAdams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McAdams working Nunes over with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McAdams.
McAdams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunes's head.
McAdams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McAdams throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McAdams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nunes's guard.
McAdams stands up over Nunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McAdams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McAdams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McAdams postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nunes covers up, he's hurt! McAdams keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McAdams and the ref steps in to end the fight! McAdams can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve McAdams!
Steve McAdams is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassios Ginga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cassios Ginga's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassios Ginga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginga throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginga.
Cassios Ginga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ginga counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ginga. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginga.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Ginga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Ginga tenderised Hammer's leg. Hammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Ginga's head coaches at MMA School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ginga blocks a jab.
Hammer takes one on the button.
Ginga scores with a push kick.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ginga.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ginga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Ginga moves out of range.
Hammer throws a jab when Ginga was well out of range.
Ginga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ginga slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Ginga counters with a nice leg kick.
Ginga works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginga counters with a stiff right hand.
Ginga thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ginga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ginga scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ginga scores with a nice right hand.
Ginga jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ginga with a hook.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer glances at the clock... BAM! Ginga nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hammer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hammer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cassios Ginga!
Cassios Ginga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasquale Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Barriera Armata. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pasquale Barra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Date has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date tries to keep at a distance but Barra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with some punches.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a left hand.
Barra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Barra has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barra working aggressively here.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the cage.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Barra.
Barra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barra throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
Date defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barra closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Date.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barra throws a body shot but no joy.
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Date.
Barra has managed to clinch.
Barra pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date wants to break free but Barra has control.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Barra.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date looking to stall.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Date breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barra takes the fight into the clinch.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date wants to counter the offense by Barra and move into the clinch position.
Date with a hook.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barra lands with a cross.
Barra avoids the body shot from Date.
Pasquale Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra misses with a looping left.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barra wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barra.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Barra misses with some punches.
A short right from Barra.
Barra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Date.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Barra as he connects with a hook.
Date cracks Barra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barra. Barra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Barra misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Barra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Barra.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date just leaning against Barra, taking a breather.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barra.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Good body shot from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra prevents a body shot from Date.
Barra throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Barra working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Barra.
A short uppercut from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date tries a body shot but Barra blocks it.
Date working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to stall but Barra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Barra blocks an uppercut.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Barra.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra lands with a short shot to the head.
Date breaks from the clinch.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Barra's shoulder, as Barra tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barra misses the target.
Date misses the jab.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Date scores with a three punch combo!
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barra manages to avoid it.
Barra slips under a jab from Date.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date fails to land with a series of punches.
Barra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Date thuds his right hand into Barra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barra is looking to clinch.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date lands with a hook. Barra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Barra had a free shot at his head there.
Barra doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barra wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barra clinches up against the cage.
Date misses with the head strike.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasquale Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barra blocking some punches.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
Date blocking some punches.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Date winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Date!
In defeat, Pasquale Barra stepped up to the mic, saying 'T'accid a famigl'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex MacAndrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino has chosen Il Padrino as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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253 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex MacAndrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Masino!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAndrew's head.
MacAndrew throws an off balance right hand
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masino has closed the distance and engaged MacAndrew in a clinch.
A short right from Masino.
MacAndrew struggles to land a body shot inside as Masino controls his hands.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAndrew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino working aggressively here.
Masino drops MacAndrew with a big right hand! Masino charges in looking to finish - MacAndrew manages to keep Masino in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
MacAndrew is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masino gets to his feet - MacAndrew follows without any prompting.
Oh MacAndrew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAndrew connects with a nice looking jab.
MacAndrew seems to have got his legs back now.
Masino cracks MacAndrew with an uppercut from hell and MacAndrew crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Masino's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
MacAndrew looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAndrew, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAndrew wants to get back to his feet but Masino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacAndrew pushes Masino off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacAndrew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Masino clinches up against the cage.
MacAndrew blocking some punches.
MacAndrew blocks an uppercut.
MacAndrew tries to work over Masino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masino lands a nice knee to the body.
MacAndrew misses with a body punch.
Masino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masino has a couple of punches blocked by MacAndrew.
MacAndrew tries to break the clinch but Masino is controlling the position.
MacAndrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masino blocks a body shot from MacAndrew.
Masino lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAndrew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masino lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacAndrew to his knees! Masino keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Masino!
Don Masino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ricky Bubbles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles has a takedown stuffed.
Bubbles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bubbles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bubbles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boston's head.
Bubbles trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubbles throws a strike but Boston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boston throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubbles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bubbles is working hard here to advance position.
Boston controlling from the top position.
Bubbles looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Bubbles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bubbles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boston on the ground.
Boston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bubbles is controlling Boston's posture.
Boston lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Ricky Bubbles has been cut.
Bubbles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boston throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bubbles looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bubbles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bubbles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubbles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bubbles tries to circle away but Boston has him pinned against the cage.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Bubbles.
Boston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bubbles.
Bubbles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bubbles is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Bubbles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubbles wants to break free but Boston has control.
Boston manages to break the clinch.
Bubbles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubbles.
Ricky Bubbles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bubbles!
Boston landing strikes.
Boston scores with punches from side control.
Ricky Bubbles's cut is getting worse.
Bubbles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boston is controlling him well.
Boston lands an elbow.
Jeez, Ricky Bubbles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricky Bubbles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brent Boston!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wotan Krigson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigson comes to the cage accompanied by Finntroll - Trollhammaren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wotan Krigson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankariya connects with a single shot there.
Shankariya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankariya throws out a counter right but Krigson avoids it with no problem.
Krigson darts in and clinches Shankariya up against the cage.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Krigson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krigson blocking some punches.
A short left from Krigson.
A head punch on the inside from Shankariya fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Krigson.
Krigson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shankariya is rocked!
Krigson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankariya is trying to push Krigson away but Krigson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shankariya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krigson drops Shankariya onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shankariya is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shankariya is still on wobbly legs! Can Krigson finish him?
Krigson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shankariya! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Krigson is unloading with more strikes now! Shankariya drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wotan Krigson!
Wotan Krigson retains his super heavyweight title!
Wotan Krigson gave a mention to Shinobi in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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