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UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Kill For Satan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Dandy Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua lands the left hand.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Joshua leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Joshua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swanson is looking for a kimura but Joshua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swanson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is keen to just control but Joshua is a slippery customer.
Swanson not doing much here.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Joshua lands a decent shot there.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a big elbow.
Swanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshua stops Swanson from passing to mount.
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joshua gets back to full guard.
Joshua controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Joshua throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swanson escapes and throws Joshua's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joshua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
Joshua tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
Swanson scoring with punches from side control.
Joshua is letting Swanson control him for a moment.
Joshua gets back to half guard.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Joshua striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
Joshua tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joshua defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is trying to control but Swanson manages to pass to mount!
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Joshua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Joshua. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua scores with a leg kick.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joshua keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joshua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is pushing down on Joshua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joshua is fighting to maintain full guard but Swanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Dandy Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Joshua is trying to control but can't.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard.
Joshua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson passes Joshua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Joshua is still trying to improve position.
Swanson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joshua tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joshua regains half guard.
Joshua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has gone for a leg lock! Joshua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swanson's guard.
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshua manages to get himself to full guard.
Joshua 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.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joshua fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.
Joshua misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Joshua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joshua lands a couple of elbows.
Joshua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joshua working some strikes from top position.
Joshua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joshua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Joshua connects with a couple of short punches.
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to improve his position but instead Joshua has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Joshua.
Dandy Swanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dandy Swanson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Project Joshua!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaf Stenbeck told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenbeck flicks out a counter leg kick but Guns steps away.
Stenbeck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Stenbeck 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.
Guns throws a head kick but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Stenbeck thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Stenbeck scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenbeck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenbeck checks the leg kick.
Guns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenbeck scores with a hook.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Stenbeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guns, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Stenbeck.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns misses with a body punch
and Stenbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Guns cracks Stenbeck with a good jab.
Guns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Guns as he checks the leg kick.
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenbeck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a head kick that Stenbeck semi-blocks.
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!
Guns scores with a jab to the head.
Stenbeck throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
Guns defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Guns throws a push kick but Stenbeck slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Stenbeck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Guns.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Guns looks to throw a body kick
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Stenbeck moves out of range easily.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns blocks a head kick by Stenbeck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guns misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Stenbeck blocks the low kick.
Guns staying out of range there.
Guns connects with an inside leg kick.
Guns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenbeck at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guns.
Stenbeck misses with a low kick.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck checks the leg kick.
Stenbeck thinks about the counter body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guns, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck throws a chopping leg kick but Guns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stenbeck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stenbeck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Stenbeck.
Guns throws a big counter combination but Stenbeck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guns throws a head kick but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenbeck blocks a head kick by Guns.
Nice cross by Guns.
Stenbeck throws a body kick that misses.
Guns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Stenbeck connects with a body shot.
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 Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guns lands with a nice body kick.
Guns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenbeck. That did some damage!
Guns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guns throws a nice head kick!
Guns throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenbeck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenbeck swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Stenbeck misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenbeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns cracks Stenbeck with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Guns throws a leg kick but Stenbeck checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck checks a low kick from Guns.
It seemed like Stenbeck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guns throws a head kick that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Stenbeck moves out of range easily.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stenbeck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Stenbeck throws a big counter head kick but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns throws a push kick but Stenbeck slaps the foot to one side.
Guns lands a head kick!
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenbeck scores with a shot to the body.
Guns slips under a jab.
Guns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stenbeck walks into a stiff left hand from Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns tries to keep at a distance but Stenbeck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guns digs a right hand underneath Stenbeck's ribcage. Stenbeck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guns connects with a high kick.
Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guns motions for Stenbeck to come forward. Guns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns is looking to counter with head kicks.
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!
Stenbeck checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenbeck. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenbeck scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stenbeck throws a hook but Guns blocks it.
Stenbeck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenbeck jabs at Guns's body.
Stenbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Guns throws a head kick but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenbeck raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenbeck takes one to the side of the head.
Guns avoids the head kick by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stenbeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Guns throws a body kick that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Guns finds it's target.
Guns misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Big Guns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stenbeck throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Stenbeck avoids the head kick by Guns.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenbeck misses.
Guns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenbeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns throws a head kick that misses
letting Stenbeck counter with a right hand.
Guns missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenbeck's head backwards.
Guns drops his hands momentarily and Stenbeck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck cracks Guns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenbeck lands a big right hand that sends Guns crashing to the mat! Stenbeck stays standing though and waves Guns back to his feet!
Guns is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenbeck.
Oh Guns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws the kick towards the body but Stenbeck avoids it.
Guns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenbeck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns misses with a hook to the body
and Stenbeck scores with a counter punch that sends Guns to the canvas! Stenbeck smells blood - he's punishing Guns with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Guns has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Stenbeck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Kjaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjaer comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Führe Mich (Nymphomaniac Version). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Kjaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Fist!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Kjaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fist has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kjaer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Fist and move into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Fist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fist.
Kjaer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kjaer moves away.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Fist and move into the clinch.
Kjaer blocks a jab.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Kjaer avoids the body shot from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Kjaer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kjaer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kjaer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fist clinches up with Kjaer and pushes him back against the cage.
Fist has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kjaer uses from the top position.
Fist has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kjaer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kjaer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fist is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjaer controlling from the full mount.
Fist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fist is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kjaer trying to control but Fist is having none of it.
Fist gets back to half guard.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kjaer pulls his head out easily.
Fist looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kjaer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
Kjaer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
Kjaer controlling from mount.
Fist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fist is not content to let Kjaer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Fist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Kjaer saw that one coming.
Kjaer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kjaer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kjaer blocks a jab.
Kjaer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
As Fist tries to get set, Kjaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Fist manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Kjaer's defenses.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist misses with a straight left.
As Fist tries to get set, Kjaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Fist manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kjaer as he jumps to the side.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Kjaer's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Kjaer.
Fist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kjaer moves into the clinch.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjaer controls his hands.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kjaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kjaer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Fist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
Fist manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist working for a triangle but Kjaer defends it easily.
Fist wants to sweep here but Kjaer controlling him for the moment.
Fist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fist is looking for a triangle here but Kjaer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kjaer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kjaer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kjaer controlling his opponent.
Fist wants to hold on but Kjaer pushes him away.
Fist is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kjaer trying to control the pace.
Fist looking for submissions off his back.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kjaer pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kjaer pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Third Fist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Fist misses.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kjaer ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Kjaer throws a counter high kick but Fist was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Kjaer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Third Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kjaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Kjaer counters with a head kick.
Fist misses with a body shot
and Kjaer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjaer misses with some punches.
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kjaer misses with some punches.
Kjaer prevents the takedown attempt.
Kjaer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjaer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Kjaer lands a knee to the head.
Fist digs a right hand underneath Kjaer's ribcage. Kjaer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kjaer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fist is rocked!
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Kjaer finish him?
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but Fist blocks with his arms.
Kjaer lands a shoulder strike.
Kjaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fist blocks it with crossed arms.
Fist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kjaer walks away with a smile on his face. Fist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kjaer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist misses with a hook
and Kjaer moves into the clinch.
Kjaer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Kjaer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fist's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fist drops to his knees and Kjaer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Kjaer!
The defeated Third Fist had this to say: 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Meen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Nemesis by Arch Enemy. Karl Karlsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Meen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meen.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Meen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Meen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Meen responds with a good body kick, but Karlsson manages to step out the way in time.
Meen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meen.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meen looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Meen moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Meen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meen throws out the jab.
Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meen. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Meen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meen defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Meen throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Meen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Karlsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Meen blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meen struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Meen misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Meen avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meen lands a nice shot to the body.
Meen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karlsson up against the cage.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karlsson. Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Meen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Meen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meen misses with a looping right.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Meen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Meen moves out of range and Karlsson only half commits.
Karlsson drops Meen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meen looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Meen is rocked!
Meen moves out of range of the body kick.
Meen is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Meen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Meen seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Meen ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
That has opened up Erik Meen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Meen crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Meen back to his feet!
Meen gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to work over Meen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Meen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Meen misses with a punch to the body.
Meen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Meen looks winded!
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Meen backwards.
Karlsson dodges an elbow strike from Meen.
Meen tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson scores with a push kick.
Meen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a kick to the body.
Meen defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meen blocks the body kick.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Meen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meen can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Meen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meen momentarily.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Meen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a lazy body kick
and Meen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meen is breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Meen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson tries to land a leg kick but Meen saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Meen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Meen is out cold! Karlsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
In his post fight interview, Karl Karlsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trash comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diakite's choice of entrance music: Diamonds. Scooter Trash is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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23
164 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Trash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diakite's hands.
Trash scores with a leg kick.
Trash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trash darts in and clinches Diakite up against the cage.
Trash scores with a shoulder strike.
Diakite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trash obliges.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trash.
Diakite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diakite is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trash is defending well.
Trash lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bartel Diakite has been cut.
Trash effectively controlling the action here.
Trash lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash landing knees to the body.
Trash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diakite tries to pull guard but Trash holds him up against the cage and eventually Diakite drops back down to his feet.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trash lands a nice knee to the body.
Trash lands with a light punch inside.
Diakite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Trash.
Trash gets through Diakite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trash.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trash.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trash obliges.
Diakite looks winded!
Trash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trash lands a shoulder strike.
Trash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Trash.
Trash cracks Diakite with a nice body shot.
Trash is leaning against Diakite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trash landing knees to the body.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trash tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trash!
Trash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Trash does no damage.
Diakite takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trash throws a leg kick which misses Diakite's front leg but catches the back leg as Diakite tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trash - that will leave a mark!
Diakite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diakite lands in his opponent's guard.
Trash wriggles free and stands up.
Diakite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trash defends well and Diakite ends up having to push Trash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trash throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diakite.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trash defends it nicely.
Trash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakite fails to land the takedown.
Trash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Trash tenderised Diakite's leg. Diakite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trash but Trash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trash connects with an inside leg kick.
Trash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diakite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Trash.
Trash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trash throws a body shot but no joy.
Trash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diakite dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Trash throws a wild body kick that Diakite sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Trash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trash lands with a kick to the temple. Diakite shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trash connects with a leg kick. Diakite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trash tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Trash throws a shot to the body.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trash as he jumps to the side.
Trash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diakite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diakite at a distance.
Trash throws a body punch but Diakite moves out of range.
Trash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trash tries to throw a body punch but Diakite avoids it by throwing Trash back against the cage.
Trash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 referee is keeping an eye on Trash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diakite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite jumps guard but Trash stands there with Diakite around his waist. Diakite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Trash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
Trash crunches a lovely knee into Diakite's ribcage.
Trash connects with a knee to the head.
Trash prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diakite is breathing heavily.
Trash lands a body shot.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash is leaning against Diakite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Trash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite has had enough of the clinch but Trash keeps him there for the moment.
Trash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Trash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trash.
Trash with a knee to the head.
Diakite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?
Trash digs a right hand into Diakite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diakite's gas tank.
Trash with a knee to the head.
Trash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scooter Trash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diakite takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash digs a right hand underneath Diakite's ribcage. Diakite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trash has Diakite pressed against the cage.
Trash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash lands a nice uppercut.
Trash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trash presses Diakite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trash scores a nice knee to the body.
Trash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trash is working Diakite over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Trash.
Trash is working Diakite over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Trash.
Trash working Diakite over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
A left hand lands to the body for Trash.
Trash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diakite has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trash.
Trash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diakite gets tackled into the cage by Trash. Trash maintains the clinch.
Trash slowing the pace effectively.
Trash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Trash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Trash looks for the body kick but Diakite saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Trash.
Diakite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Trash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diakite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Trash. No joy for Diakite on that attempt.
Trash misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Trash. Beautiful body shot.
Trash cracks the inside of Diakite's front leg.
Trash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diakite moves out of range of the body kick from Trash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trash.
Diakite shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Trash throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trash throws a wild body kick that Diakite sees coming a mile off.
Scooter Trash is winning the standup battle so far.
Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diakite was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash.
Diakite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trash defends it well.
Trash scoring well with a low kick there.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
Diakite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trash pinned against the cage. Trash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trash scoring well with a low kick there.
Trash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diakite, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trash.
Trash lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
Trash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Trash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash breaks from the clinch.
Diakite fails to land the takedown.
Trash throws a head kick that misses.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diakite.
An attempted straight right counter from Trash misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trash.
Trash scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trash.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
Trash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Trash.
Diakite dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Trash stuns Diakite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diakite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diakite shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diakite shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diakite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trash.
Trash punishes Diakite's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trash drives through and clinches with Diakite against the cage.
Trash throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash lands a good knee to the midsection. Diakite won't want to take too many of those.
Trash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trash working Diakite over with knees to the body.
Trash pushes Diakite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trash avoiding damage.
Trash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diakite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bartel Diakite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash scores a nice knee to the body.
Diakite is trying to pull guard but Trash has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Trash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Trash!
Scooter Trash gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells- AC/DC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ahokas's choice of entrance music: ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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149 lbs
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149 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ville Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahokas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahokas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ville Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahokas tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahokas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas lands a jab.
Ahokas tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Ahokas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahokas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Ahokas.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ahokas does it's job there.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Ahokas avoids it well and moves away.
Ahokas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahokas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahokas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahokas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahokas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahokas.
Ahokas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahokas counters with a straight right hand.
Ahokas lands a head shot.
Ahokas lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Ahokas avoids it well and moves away.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws out a powerful jab.
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jones! Ahokas dives in looking to finish! Jones is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Ahokas!
Ville Ahokas 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Avsketij (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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175 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Avsketij!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Avsketij blocks the low kick.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avsketij swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avsketij throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Avsketij throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick
and Avsketij counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a head kick but Avsketij moves out of range.
Avsketij doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avsketij blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avsketij.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avsketij misses with an uppercut.
Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Avsketij misses with a straight left.
Lewis tries to clinch but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but Avsketij moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Avsketij ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avsketij drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avsketij looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avsketij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Avsketij misses the target.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Avsketij should have avoided that one.
Avsketij is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Lewis lunges at Avsketij with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avsketij's hand.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Avsketij moves away and avoids it.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Avsketij's head but Avsketij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avsketij is looking for the big counter here.
Avsketij throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Avsketij counters with a low kick, right behind Lewis 's knee.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis throws a front kick that sends Avsketij stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Avsketij was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avsketij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Avsketij misses with a low kick.
Lewis looks to clinch
and Avsketij counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
Avsketij misses the jab.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
A nice side step and Avsketij releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
Avsketij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avsketij lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a body punch but Avsketij moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Avsketij on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Avsketij coming out on top.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Avsketij's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Avsketij.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.
Avsketij defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Avsketij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avsketij scores with a decent looking hook.
Avsketij scores with a hook.
Avsketij jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avsketij displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
enabling Avsketij to counter with a crisp jab.
Avsketij lands a lovely overhand right.
Lewis is rocked!
Avsketij cracks Lewis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lewis falls backwards against the cage. Avsketij follows up with more strikes that drop Lewis to his knees. Avsketij keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lewis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Avsketij!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Avsketij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. Jerry Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Haze misses.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Haze avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai has closed the distance and engaged Haze in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Haze.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai throws an elbow that misses.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Haze's head.
Haze lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Haze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Haze misses with a punch to the body.
Haze looking to throw knees to the head but Zhai is blocking nicely.
Zhai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haze up against the cage.
Zhai tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhai avoids it.
Haze missing with knees to the body.
Zhai lands a hook that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haze trying to land knees to the body.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Haze lands with a right to the head.
Zhai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haze blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Zhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Zhai.
Zhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze misses with a body punch.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai throws an elbow that misses.
Haze trying to control the position but instead, Zhai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haze into the cage.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Zhai wants to stall.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze missing with knees to the body.
Haze lands with a right to the head.
Haze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai lands a left hand.
Haze takes a shot to the head.
Zhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhai avoids the damage to the body.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Zhai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Zhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze.
Zhai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haze rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Haze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haze.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haze throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhai avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhai.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze pushes Zhai away with a front kick.
Haze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haze scores with a hook.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haze has time to react.
Jerry Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze attempts a counter takedown but Zhai avoids it well and moves away.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze.
Haze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Haze throws a big shot that misses.
Haze throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai defending well as Haze loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haze connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze lands a jab to the head.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze tries to bum rush Zhai with a series of wild strikes but Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Zhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze fakes the leg kick and cracks Zhai in the body.
Zhai keeps Haze at a distance using the push kick.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
Haze slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhai. Zhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haze will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Haze digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haze moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Zhai blocks a head kick by Haze.
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haze tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhai is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Haze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Haze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haze lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haze.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai breaks from the clinch.
Haze throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
Haze throws a combination that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Haze swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haze will feel that in the morning.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haze, right into the meat.
Haze tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai throws a counter combo.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Haze.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Haze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a body kick.
Haze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters with a good low kick that Haze was not able to check.
Zhai jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhai. That did some damage!
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Haze throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zhai counters with a good, hard body kick but Haze shrugs it off.
Haze lands a head kick!
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haze's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze is looking to slow Zhai down with leg kicks.
Zhai jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Haze misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haze under the eye.
Haze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhai 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
After winning the bout, Zang Zhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobarre's entrance music is Xzibit- Alcoholic . A fine choice. Pavano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trash Tongue Talker. Pablo Escobarre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micky Pavano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobarre misses the jab.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavano.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavano.
Pavano with a nice cross.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
Pavano swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Pavano.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Pavano misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Micky Pavano has been cut.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobarre digs a good hook to Pavano's body.
Pavano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
Nice defenses there by Escobarre.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pavano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Pavano.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from Pavano.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
Pavano misses with a double jab
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Pavano. Those never looked like landing.
Pavano tries for a takedown but Escobarre circles away easily
and Escobarre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pavano looks winded!
Pavano ducks straight into an uppercut from Escobarre and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pavano manages to regain guard straight away.
Pavano is rocked!
Escobarre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavano is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre passes Pavano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavano seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre working the head and body with strikes.
Pavano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavano wants to get back to full guard but Escobarre has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavano is looking to reverse the position.
Escobarre staying calm.
Pavano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working Pavano over with some ground and pound from side control.
That has opened up Micky Pavano's cut even more.
Escobarre is looking to take a break and control but Pavano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobarre cracks Pavano with a big elbow.
Escobarre working the ground and pound from side control.
Pavano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano being controlled for a moment.
Escobarre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavano is looking to regain half guard here but Escobarre keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Pavano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pavano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavano.
A big left from Pavano misses.
Pavano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobarre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobarre.
Pavano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Micky Pavano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pavano lands an overhand right.
Pavano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
Pavano moves away from the strike by Escobarre.
Pavano shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobarre's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre managing to control the position.
Escobarre looking for a triangle here. Pavano is fighting it but it looks tight! Escobarre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pavano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Pablo Escobarre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Hot Rod as his entrance music. Taras Shevchenko 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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Murphy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shevchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Shevchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Shevchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shevchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shevchenko under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shevchenko.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shevchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four 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.
Shevchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shevchenko off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shevchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shevchenko off to one side.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Shevchenko backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Shevchenko manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko drags him back down.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Shevchenko off but Shevchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Shevchenko in his half guard.
Shevchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
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. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shevchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Shevchenko is controlling him well.
Murphy has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy is rocked!
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Shevchenko finish him?
Shevchenko lands a big elbow - Murphy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Shevchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
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