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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate has chosen Engine No. 9 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Tate!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlefuck instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wrestlefuck.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wrestlefuck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tate letting Wrestlefuck take a breather here.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Wrestlefuck leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Tate being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wrestlefuck.
A right hand to the body from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wrestlefuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestlefuck gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck misses with a body punch.
Wrestlefuck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wrestlefuck lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck is pushing Tate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestlefuck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wrestlefuck takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrestlefuck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrestlefuck effectively controlling the action here.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Wrestlefuck gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wrestlefuck.
Tate is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Tate has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestlefuck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrestlefuck finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tate or not.
Wrestlefuck dips a shoulder and cracks Tate with a mighty uppercut! Tate falls back against the cage and Wrestlefuck unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tate is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wrestlefuck screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck!
Our winner, Wrestlejits Wrestlefuck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Szczęsny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away easily
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
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!
Longworth throws a leg kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body kick.
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczęsny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Longworth misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Longworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Szczęsny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longworth tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Longworth avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Longworth tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Longworth controls his hands.
Longworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longworth lands a body shot.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
Longworth pulls Szczęsny into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny gets to his feet. Longworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Szczęsny throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny throws a nice looking combination but Longworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longworth wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longworth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szczęsny on his heels. He'll look to pass Szczęsny's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longworth passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth stalling away here and it's allowed Szczęsny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczęsny has wrist control.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.
Longworth trying to strike off his back.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longworth on the ground.
Szczęsny tries to stand but Longworth is controlling from the bottom.
Szczęsny tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longworth wants to hit a switch here but Szczęsny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Longworth there!
Longworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szczęsny manages to capitalize on a mistake by Longworth to take his back!
Longworth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Szczęsny controlling the position well here. Longworth rolled but Szczęsny kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny trying to control.
Longworth trying to control the position but Szczęsny manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Longworth right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position as Longworth tries to break free.
Szczęsny not allowing Longworth to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Longworth pushes him off.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth lands a nice shot that snaps Szczęsny's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Longworth.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Longworth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczęsny wants to stand up but Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth lands a couple of digs.
Longworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Szczęsny keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Szczęsny controlling the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Longworth postures up.
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!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth looking to pass the guard.
Longworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Longworth's body. Longworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth misses with the body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth connects with a body shot.
Longworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longworth under the eye.
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Longworth misses with some punches.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hojackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Hojackin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzziah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hojackin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judah defending well as Hojackin loads up on a big left hand.
Hojackin throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah 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.
Hojackin throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Hojackin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hojackin misses with a wild body shot.
David Hojackin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hojackin looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Hojackin - just one landing.
Hojackin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Hojackin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hojackin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Hojackin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hojackin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Judah takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hojackin's head backwards.
Hojackin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hojackin scrambles back to his feet.
Hojackin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Hojackin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hojackin is looking to chop away at Judah's legs.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Judah misses with a wild combination.
Hojackin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hojackin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hojackin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah scores with a jab. Hojackin acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Hojackin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Hojackin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hojackin misses its target.
Hojackin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hojackin misses with a straight left.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hojackin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hojackin. That one must have hurt.
Hojackin misses with a body punch
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hojackin throws a body kick that misses
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Judah defending well as Hojackin loads up on a big left hand.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Judah stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judah slips a straight right by Hojackin.
Judah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hojackin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hojackin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah swings widly with a right hand
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hojackin misses with a straight left.
Hojackin walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hojackin.
Hojackin misses with a right hand
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hojackin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Judah might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hojackin misses with a looping left.
Hojackin throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Judah checks a leg kick.
Judah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Judah.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uzziah Judah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hojackin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hojackin misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Hojackin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uzziah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Hojackin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hojackin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Judah slips a straight right by Hojackin.
Hojackin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah throws out a powerful jab.
Judah scores with a jab.
Hojackin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a huge left! Hojackin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Judah isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hojackin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Judah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uzziah Judah!
An out of breath Uzziah Judah 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper's entrance music is Runnin with the Devil. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 lbs
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Excellent 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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines slips under a jab from Popper.
Hines throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Hines misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popper.
Popper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hines manages to avoid it.
Hines misses with a body shot
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hines stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hines throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Hines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hines is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popper with a body shot.
Hines doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hines ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Hines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hines's head.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Popper.
Hines missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hines moves away from the strike by Popper.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a series of punches but Hines moves out of range.
It seemed like Hines was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Popper slips a straight right by Hines.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper misses the jab.
Hines shoots in looking for a takedown but Popper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hines misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper lands a jab to Hines's midsection.
Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popper stuns Hines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper lands a body shot.
Popper throws a jab when Hines was well out of range.
A big right from Popper misses.
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hines is rocked!
Popper fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hines square on the jaw! Damn, Hines is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fugees - Ready or not. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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171 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Bath And Wells as he jumps to the side.
Of Bath And Wells moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Bath And Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White is trying to stall.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Of Bath And Wells fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White attempts a counter takedown but Of Bath And Wells avoids it well and moves away.
Of Bath And Wells connects with the punch.
Of Bath And Wells swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Of Bath And Wells thuds a left hand into White's body.
Of Bath And Wells fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Of Bath And Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White clinches up with Of Bath And Wells and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Of Bath And Wells uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Of Bath And Wells's corner calls for a 1-2. Of Bath And Wells obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White ducks under a wild hook from Of Bath And Wells.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Of Bath And Wells is quick to defend against it.
Of Bath And Wells might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Of Bath And Wells goes for a small jab and connects. Now Of Bath And Wells goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! White stumbles back but Of Bath And Wells runs in with a huge uppercut knocking White to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if White will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peper Panel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doyle Brunson's chin.
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260 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peper Panel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panel lands with an overhand left.
Panel misses the body punch
and Brunson counters with a nice body shot.
Brunson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brunson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panel throws a body kick that misses.
Brunson digs a good hook to Panel's body.
Panel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Brunson is looking to clinch but Panel is avoiding it.
Brunson defending well as Panel loads up on a big left hand.
Panel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Panel misses with a hook to the body
and Brunson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson lands a nice uppercut.
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panel lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Panel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Brunson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Panel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panel misses with a low kick.
Brunson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panel on the side of the head.
Brunson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brunson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brunson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brunson drives through and clinches with Panel against the cage.
Panel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brunson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunson scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panel prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
Panel working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Panel.
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!
Panel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunson moves into range and clinches up with Panel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brunson.
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunson blocks the leg kick.
Brunson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brunson's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brunson darts in and clinches Panel up against the cage.
Panel prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson manages to break the clinch.
Brunson scores with a decent looking hook.
Panel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panel throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panel.
Oooooh!!! Brunson has knocked Panel down with a huge combo! Brunson steps away and waves a wobbly Panel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Panel is rocked!
Brunson is looking to wear down Panel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Panel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panel is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson lands a big uppercut and Panel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panel looks OK. Brunson waves Panel back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Brunson engages and cracks Panel with a massive lead left hook - Panel tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Brunson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heart of a Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
158 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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32
157 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Keene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause pushes Keene up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause has hold of one of Keene's legs. Keene is fighting the takedown attempt but Krause gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keene wants to get back to his feet but Krause is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Keene is retaining full guard.
Keene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keene tries to get out of the position.
Krause trying to pass the guard but Keene defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keene is just riding it out for now. Krause eventually gives up the hold.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Keene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krause is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Keene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Keene wants to get back to his feet.
Krause tries to pass to full mount but Keene defends it.
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Keene is trying to stand back up but Krause is controlling him
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keene keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause prevents Keene from standing back up.
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keene sees it coming and defends easily.
Krause is trying to control. Keene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause wants to pass to mount but Keene is defending the position.
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krause trying to advance position but Keene counters by regaining guard.
Keene keeping full guard, as Krause tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krause jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keene has his feet on Krause's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krause misses with a takedown
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause with a poor takedown
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Keene.
It looked like Keene was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Krause will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keene counter with a right hand.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keene counters with a huge left! Krause is in big trouble! He's backing up but Keene isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Krause from any more damage. A dominating finish by Keene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
A very excited looking Scott Keene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
James Krause spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
190 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Schopenhauer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westlake tries to avoid it but Schopenhauer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westlake to the ground. Westlake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Westlake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer dives in and grabs Westlake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westlake pushes down on Schopenhauer's head and hops out.
Westlake throws a looping overhand right but Schopenhauer ducks down to avoid it.
Schopenhauer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schopenhauer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westlake stuffs the takedown attempt from Schopenhauer. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake thuds his right hand into Schopenhauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cyril Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer with a poor takedown
and Westlake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schopenhauer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westlake avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown but Westlake shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westlake misses with a hook. Schopenhauer ducked under it nicely.
Schopenhauer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Westlake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schopenhauer moves away from the strike by Westlake.
Westlake sets himself, and Schopenhauer steps forward looking for the clinch! Westlake avoids it this time.
Schopenhauer throws a sloppy body shot
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
Schopenhauer dives in and grabs Westlake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westlake pushes down on Schopenhauer's head and hops out.
Westlake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer ducks right into an uppercut from Westlake.
Schopenhauer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer misses with a body punch
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schopenhauer shoots for a double leg takedown but Westlake sprawls well. He's pushed Schopenhauer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Westlake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Westlake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schopenhauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schopenhauer wants to pass to mount but Westlake is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake is defending against the submission attempts here by Schopenhauer.
Westlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schopenhauer on the ground.
Schopenhauer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westlake's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schopenhauer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westlake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schopenhauer is just content to waste time from the top position. Westlake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schopenhauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlake is keeping the position for now.
Westlake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schopenhauer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schopenhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Westlake is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer throws a big elbow that misses.
Schopenhauer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schopenhauer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schopenhauer content to control rather than advance.
Westlake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Westlake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westlake tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schopenhauer wants to work for an arm triangle but Westlake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Westlake is trying to stand up here but Schopenhauer is controlling him well.
Schopenhauer wants to control but Westlake is keeping him busy.
Schopenhauer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schopenhauer is looking for a kimura but Westlake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schopenhauer to get the leverage.
Schopenhauer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Westlake is defending well.
Schopenhauer is keen to just control but Westlake is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westlake misses with a right hand
and Schopenhauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Westlake has one foot on Schopenhauer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 Cyril Westlake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schopenhauer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Westlake defends well and Schopenhauer ends up having to push Westlake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Westlake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlake misses with a lunging right hand
so Schopenhauer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Schopenhauer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Westlake has wrist control.
Westlake keeping moving, preventing Schopenhauer from controlling successfully.
Schopenhauer stands and throws Westlake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schopenhauer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westlake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schopenhauer throwing strikes but Westlake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schopenhauer tries to improve position but can't.
Schopenhauer struggling a bit here.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Westlake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westlake pulls his head out easily.
Westlake seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schopenhauer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westlake is working away from the top position though.
Schopenhauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schopenhauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schopenhauer moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schopenhauer can do to turn this around?
Arthur Schopenhauer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westlake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westlake passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Westlake trying to control the position but Schopenhauer is working away.
Schopenhauer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Westlake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schopenhauer keeps working.
Westlake gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Westlake. No joy for Schopenhauer on that attempt.
Westlake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cyril Westlake did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Westlake, who protects the arm well.
Schopenhauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Westlake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer throws a strike aimed at the side of Westlake's head but Westlake avoids it well.
Schopenhauer has hold of Westlake's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Westlake seems comfortable defending it but Schopenhauer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Westlake is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Westlake is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Schopenhauer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Schopenhauer! Arthur Schopenhauer retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Arthur Schopenhauer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado tries for a takedown but Force circles away easily
and Force counters by clinching up.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Machado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Force stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
Machado working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Force has passed into half guard!
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Force doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machado is tightening it up a little... Force has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Force reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Force taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Machado!
John Machado is the new heavyweight champion!
John Machado decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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