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HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taylor blocks it well.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Smith is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Smith!
After winning the bout, Jack Smith 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Rosa's entrance music is DO SOME SHIT. A fine choice. Max Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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141 lbs
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143 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Dela Rosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dela Rosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dela Rosa defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Dela Rosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dela Rosa.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dela Rosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dela Rosa as he avoids it easily.
Anderson moves forwards but Dela Rosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Dela Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Ronald Dela Rosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Anderson.
Dela Rosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Dela Rosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dela Rosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dela Rosa misses with an uppercut.
Dela Rosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela Rosa duly obliges.
Dela Rosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Dela Rosa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Dela Rosa!
A less than humble Ronald Dela Rosa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Rockhold has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Rockhold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rockhold connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Gorman avoids the punch easily.
Gorman blocks a jab.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockhold throws out the jab.
Gorman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gorman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman 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.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Rockhold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold shoots in for a double leg but Gorman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockhold is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorman misses the target.
Gorman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockhold lands a head kick. Gorman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rockhold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold throws a counter combo.
Rockhold looks for a takedown but Gorman sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold leaves Gorman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockhold. Rockhold obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockhold scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorman throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Rockhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Rockhold throws a leg kick which misses Gorman's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorman tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
A right-left combo lands from Gorman.
A jab from Rockhold misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gorman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockhold takes a swing at Gorman's ribcage but misses.
Gorman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockhold sprawls and moves away.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorman misses with a two punch combination.
Gorman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Gorman throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.
Gorman blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorman tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockhold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorman throws a one two combo.
Gorman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorman tries to sprawl out of it but Rockhold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorman lands a jab-cross combination.
Rockhold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorman tries to bench press Rockhold off him but Rockhold keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rockhold tries a low kick but Gorman avoids it.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold misses with a looping left.
Rockhold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorman.
Gorman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorman should have avoided that one.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melvin Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorman as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockhold wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockhold lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold misses with an uppercut.
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold gets a double leg takedown into Gorman's guard.
Gorman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gorman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockhold unleashes a big counter combination but Gorman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold throws a chopping leg kick but Gorman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockhold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockhold misses with a body punch
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockhold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorman looks for a takedown but Rockhold sprawls well.
Rockhold looks to land a right hand but Gorman moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhold or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorman, which made it look bad.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
Rockhold tries to bum rush Gorman with a series of wild strikes but Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Gorman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockhold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gorman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gorman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gorman throws a head kick but Rockhold moves out of range.
Rockhold is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rockhold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorman's sensitive parts.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Gorman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mike Rockhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold throws a combination. Gorman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rockhold misses with a knee to the head.
Rockhold manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockhold misses with a straight right.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorman's hands.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockhold sprawls well. Rockhold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold wants to slow Gorman down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gorman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman shoots and misses
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorman walks into a straight right hand from Rockhold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gorman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockhold connects with a leg kick. Gorman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorman moves out of range of the body kick.
Gorman clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockhold breaks the clinch.
Gorman drives through and clinches with Rockhold against the cage.
Rockhold taking a breather.
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockhold feints and then cracks Gorman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorman down.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
Rockhold looks to land a combination but Gorman avoids it well.
Gorman darts in and clinches Rockhold up against the cage.
Gorman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rockhold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melvin Gorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold tries to score with a low kick but Gorman moves his leg out of the way.
Rockhold connects with a body shot that sends Gorman's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gorman.
Rockhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorman.
Gorman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gorman misses with a low kick.
Rockhold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorman manages to avoid it.
Gorman tries to counter by clinching up but Rockhold breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockhold.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorman.
Rockhold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorman swivels and escapes.
Gorman misses with the combination.
Gorman checks a low kick from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Rockhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockhold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gorman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockhold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Rockhold as Gorman shoots in.
Gorman slips under a jab from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Gorman misses.
Gorman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold lands with a nice combination. Gorman backs away looking to recover.
Gorman lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rockhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rockhold!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Faber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mahatma Gandhi's chin.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mahatma Gandhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renan Faber!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi misses with a hook
and Faber counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gandhi! Faber lets Gandhi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gandhi is rocked!
Faber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gandhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Gandhi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gandhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Faber counters with a big left hand that crumples Gandhi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renan Faber!
After winning the bout, Renan Faber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mahatma Gandhi spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont believe in violence so this fight ,as far as I'm concerned, never happened'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Paol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bicheal Misping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paol comes to the cage accompanied by Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucien Paol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bicheal Misping!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misping is fending him off so far but Paol persists. Nope, Misping circles away and we're back to standing.
Misping lands with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Paol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Misping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misping throws a body punch but Paol moves out of range.
Paol tries to counter with a takedown but Misping is quick to defend against it.
Misping lunges at Paol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paol's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paol looks for a takedown but Misping sprawls well.
Paol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Misping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Paol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misping throws a right hand that Paol ducks under and follows up with a left that Paol also avoids with ease.
Paol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misping.
We've been told by Paol'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.
Bicheal Misping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Misping. No joy for Paol on that attempt.
Misping lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bicheal Misping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paol ducks under a wild hook from Misping.
Paol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Misping stuffs the takedown attempt from Paol. Paol gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misping moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Misping tries to bum rush Paol with a series of wild strikes but Paol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paol tries for a takedown but Misping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Misping doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Misping throws a right hand that misses
so Paol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paol drops back looking for a leg! Misping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Misping manages to kick Paol off! Paol jumps back into Misping's guard.
Misping tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paol drops back looking for a leg! Misping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Misping manages to kick Paol off! Paol jumps back into Misping's guard.
Paol preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paol has gone for a leg lock! Misping slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paol's guard.
Paol is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Misping has his hands clasped together but Paol extends and breaks Misping's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Paol!
A pretty intense looking Lucien Paol 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Ibanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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165 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Ibanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pettis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Renato Ibanez has been cut.
Pettis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibanez is rocked!
Pettis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ibanez right on the button. Ibanez goes down! Pettis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pettis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis 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.
The defeated Renato Ibanez had this to say: 'The only reason I cut so easily is because of my eczema and excessive use of steroid creams thinning my skin'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The BiG MaN comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. 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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enok Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The BiG MaN takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The BiG MaN clinches up with Jepsen and pushes him back against the cage.
The BiG MaN blocks a body shot from Jepsen.
The BiG MaN using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jepsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jepsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of The BiG MaN backwards.
The BiG MaN fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The BiG MaN tries to pull guard but Jepsen holds him up against the cage and eventually The BiG MaN drops back down to his feet.
Jepsen stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The BiG MaN.
Jepsen lands a shot to the body.
Jepsen cracks The BiG MaN with a nice body shot.
The BiG MaN taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jepsen.
Jepsen gets underhooks to prevent The BiG MaN's takedown attempt.
Jepsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazovicz The BiG MaN. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jepsen.
Jepsen lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jepsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The BiG MaN tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jepsen taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jepsen.
The referee calls for Jepsen to work.
The BiG MaN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The BiG MaN is trying to maintain a safe position but Jepsen gets an underhook and turns The BiG MaN into the cage.
Jepsen scores with a shoulder strike.
The BiG MaN is trying to break the clinch but Jepsen has him pressed against the cage.
Jepsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The BiG MaN backwards.
The BiG MaN wants to take the fight to the mat but Jepsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jepsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jepsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jepsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.
The BiG MaN pulls guard effortlessly.
The BiG MaN seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The BiG MaN keeping full guard, as Jepsen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen stops The BiG MaN from standing up.
Jepsen trying to control the position from guard on top but The BiG MaN is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The BiG MaN is looking for a triangle but Jepsen pushes his legs off easily.
The BiG MaN might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jepsen trying to control but The BiG MaN is working from the bottom.
The BiG MaN wants to sweep but no luck.
The BiG MaN seems keen to control Jepsen's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen wants to control from the top but The BiG MaN keeps moving.
The BiG MaN has a closed guard, preventing Jepsen from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The BiG MaN is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jepsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so The BiG MaN counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The BiG MaN trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The BiG MaN loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The BiG MaN stopping the sweep attempt from Jepsen.
Jepsen wants to stand and escape but The BiG MaN is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen keeping full guard, as The BiG MaN tries to pass.
The BiG MaN forces his way into half guard.
The BiG MaN is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enok Jepsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jepsen lands a really nice looking cross but The BiG MaN seems unphased.
Jepsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jepsen lands a nice looking body shot.
The BiG MaN gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! The BiG MaN tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Jepsen is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and The BiG MaN buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves The BiG MaN!! The BiG MaN is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Jepsen throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
A victorious Enok Jepsen 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 Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Faup has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faup somewhat.
Faup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Faup ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Faup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faup is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faup slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faup.
Faup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faup takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Faup is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Faup to pass to mount.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Faup in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faup moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Faup lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faup working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Jake Johnson has been cut.
Faup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faup landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faup lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faup is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Jake Johnson's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Faup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Faup with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jake Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Faup!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Powell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powell is rocked!
Perry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Powell square on the jaw! Damn, Powell 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 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Perry!
Mike Perry retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Mike Perry 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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