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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nate Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Syder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I'm An American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



165 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
169 cm
27
136 lbs
10 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Syder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Syder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Syder counters with a crisp right that sends Nurmagomedov to the canvas! Syder follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Syder!
After the fight, Justin Syder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Fawkes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Fawkes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arones tries to keep at a distance but Fawkes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fawkes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arones can't get the takedown.
Arones tries to pull guard but Fawkes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fawkes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fawkes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fawkes is pressed up against the cage. Arones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fawkes down to the mat. Fawkes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Arones gets a takedown into half guard.

Arones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fawkes is just riding it out for now. Arones eventually gives up the hold.
Fawkes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes missing with punches from the bottom.
Fawkes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fawkes is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Arones tries to pass to full mount but Fawkes defends it.

Arones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fawkes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arones.

Arones seems to be working for a kimura but Fawkes defends the submission attempt.
Arones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Arones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fawkes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fawkes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arones has taken his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arones has got one arm under Fawkes's chin. This could be trouble... Fawkes trying to control the other hand but Arones gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fawkes has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Arones!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
41%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PUFF HARDER. 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?



185 cm
22
192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0
185 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank


MayheM sportswear
Urban Fighter


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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle jabs Kush right on the nose. Kush blinks but takes it well.
Turtle slips a straight right by Kush.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turtle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turtle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kush.
Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
It seemed like Turtle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kush misses with a left hand
and Turtle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kush really felt that one!
Turtle thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Turtle.
Kush throws a lazy uppercut
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turtle lands with a hook. Kush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Kush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turtle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Kush has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kush misses with a combination
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Kush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kush misses with a body punch
and Turtle counters with a two punch combo.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Turtle slips the punch.
Turtle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle lands with a nice combination. Kush backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush misses with a shot to the body
and Turtle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turtle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kush.
Kush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turtle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turtle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kush's sensitive parts.
Kush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Kush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Turtle slips the punch.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Turtle tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kush takes one on the button.
Kush throws a right hand that misses
and Turtle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kush sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Turtle is just out of range.
Turtle throws a counter combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turtle - the referee stops the clock and Kush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turtle. Kush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turtle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turtle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turtle blocks a jab.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Turtle moved out of range nicely.
Turtle flicks out a counter leg kick but Kush steps away.
Kush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turtle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kush eats them both and turns towards Turtle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turtle is looking to clinch but Kush is avoiding it.
Turtle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turtle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kush's sensitive parts.
Turtle throws out a powerful jab.
Turtle defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtle lands a leg kick that knocks Kush off balance momentarily.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Turtle throws a big shot that misses.
Kush seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Turtle.
Turtle scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Kush will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kush ducks right into an uppercut from Turtle.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Turtle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turtle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turtle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kush on the side of the head.
Turtle tries to clinch but Kush is having none of it.
Kush seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush misses the jab.
Kush slips a jab and a cross from Turtle.
A punch lands to the side of Kush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Turtle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turtle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Turtle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kush might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtle lands with a right hand.
Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turtle.
Turtle slips under a jab from Kush.
Kush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turtle lands a lovely overhand right.
Turtle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kush takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turtle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turtle thumps Kush with a low kick.
Turtle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Turtle.
Turtle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turtle.
Turtle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jay Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kush throws a right and a left that Turtle avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle cracks Kush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turtle is looking to slow Kush down with leg kicks.
Turtle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turtle tries to clinch but Kush is having none of it.
Turtle lands with a hook. Kush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turtle thuds his shin into the meat of Kush's side.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Turtle.
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kush misses with a lunging right hand
and Turtle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands a leg kick that knocks Kush off balance momentarily.
Turtle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kush.
Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Turtle.
That kick from Turtle tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turtle tests Kush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turtle connects with a leg kick. Kush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turtle - the referee stops the clock and Kush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turtle. Kush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Kush does no damage.
Kush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turtle counters with a series of strikes. Kush will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turtle moves out of range of the strikes.
Turtle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turtle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kush misses with a jab to the body
and Turtle counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turtle.
Turtle scores with a spinning back kick!
Kush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turtle wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle thumps Kush with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Turtle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turtle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kush blocks a jab.
Kush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turtle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turtle, right into the meat.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Turtle moved out of range nicely.
Kush has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turtle.
Kush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turtle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turtle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turtle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Turtle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Nice shot lands for Turtle.
Turtle keeps Kush at a distance using the push kick.
Kush slips a straight right by Turtle.
Kush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Turtle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turtle slips a jab from Kush.
Kush swinging wildly here.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turtle tries to clinch but Kush is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Kush walks into a left hand.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Turtle moved out of range.
Turtle tries to clinch there but Kush circles away.
Kush appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kush throws a right hand that Turtle ducks under and follows up with a left that Turtle also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Turtle.
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!
Kush takes one to the side of the head.
Kush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Turtle.
Turtle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turtle on the side of the head.
Kush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mister Turtle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kush misses with a left hand
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turtle throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Turtle.
Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turtle scores with a leg kick.
Turtle with a nice cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turtle.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turtle.
Turtle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turtle.
Kush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turtle, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turtle.
Turtle misses with the combination.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turtle blocks a jab.
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!
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turtle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kush swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Kush misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Turtle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kush's head.
Kush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kush misses with a right hand
and Turtle counters with a three punch combo that has Kush backing up. Kush nods at Turtle to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Turtle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turtle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Turtle!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



171 cm
19
146 lbs
9 - 4 - 0
177 cm
29
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


Arcticus University: London


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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bordignon Miyao shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze cracks Bordignon Miyao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bordignon Miyao looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Bordignon Miyao works the jab nicely.
Blaze's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blaze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blaze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bordignon Miyao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blaze walks into a jab.

Blaze is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bordignon Miyao drives through with a takedown into guard.

Blaze uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bordignon Miyao fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao is breathing heavily.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Bordignon Miyao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Bordignon Miyao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a looping left.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bordignon Miyao lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.
Bordignon Miyao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Bordignon Miyao finish him?
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Bordignon Miyao's defenses.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bordignon Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A lazy left from Bordignon Miyao finds it's target.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze feints a jab promting Bordignon Miyao to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bordignon Miyao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bordignon Miyao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze connects with the punch.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Bordignon Miyao backing up. Bordignon Miyao nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bordignon Miyao backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Bordignon Miyao manages to avoid it all.
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordignon Miyao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a left hand
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordignon Miyao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bordignon Miyao back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bordignon Miyao eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Bordignon Miyao backpedaling.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Blaze.
Blaze cracks a nice hook into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Bordignon Miyao misses the body punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze stalks Bordignon Miyao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bordignon Miyao's face. Bordignon Miyao staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Blaze catches Bordignon Miyao right on the button with a cross.
Bordignon Miyao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bordignon Miyao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bordignon Miyao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bordignon Miyao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Bordignon Miyao throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze slips under a jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze thuds a left hand into Bordignon Miyao's body.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Bordignon Miyao's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordignon Miyao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze connects with the punch.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
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!


Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao works the jab nicely.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Blaze works over Bordignon Miyao's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaze tries to bum rush Bordignon Miyao with a series of wild strikes but Bordignon Miyao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bordignon Miyao misses the target.
Blaze cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao does it's job there.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bordignon Miyao backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bordignon Miyao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
Blaze defending well as Bordignon Miyao loads up on a big left hand.

Bordignon Miyao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Blaze bucks up and tries to throw Bordignon Miyao off but instead Bordignon Miyao has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bordignon Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
Blaze trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now.

Bordignon Miyao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blaze has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Bordignon Miyao working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blaze trying to control the action but Bordignon Miyao just sinks the hooks in.
Blaze is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bordignon Miyao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Bordignon Miyao has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blaze has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Blaze preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bordignon Miyao.

Bordignon Miyao has managed to slip his arm under Blaze's chin. This could be all over... yep, Blaze is tapping out! Submission win for Bordignon Miyao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime . Man, I cannot wait for this one!



183 cm
30
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
185 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


Arcticus University: London


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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Spice saw that one coming.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Spice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace throws the left hand but Spice avoids the punch easily.
Spice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spice fails with the takedown.
Spice throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Spice moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Spice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Spice. Spice gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Spice slips a straight right by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Spice. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spice gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spice has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spice's guard.

In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wallace working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Spice.
Spice looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wallace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spice wants to sweep but no luck.
Spice is working hard here to advance position.
Spice wants to hit a switch here but Wallace passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spice there!
Spice tries to reverse the position but Wallace maintains control.
Wallace controlling from the full mount.
Wallace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spice gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice is looking to get back to full guard here but Wallace has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wallace controls the position from side control.
Spice is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



Spice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spice is looking to advance position but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wallace has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spice wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is doing well to control the position and prevent Spice from advancing to side control.
Spice wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Spice is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Spice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimbo Spice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Spice is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace throws the left hand but Spice avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses

and Spice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spice.
Spice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spice manages to get himself to full guard.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice wants to hit a switch here but Wallace passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spice there!
Spice bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Spice is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top!


Spice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Spice tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice is looking to sweep but instead, Wallace has passed into half guard.
Wallace prevents Spice from improving his position.
Spice gets back to full guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spice has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wallace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spice.
Spice being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Spice dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Wallace dodges the punch combination from Spice.
No luck for Spice with that takedown attempt.
Spice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spice feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Spice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spice avoids the body shot from Wallace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Spice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
Spice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace throws a hook but Spice avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Spice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Wallace throws a combination. Spice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Spice is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace fakes the body blow, causing Spice to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Spice goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
42%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding's entrance music is Alive. A fine choice. Abarai has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



194 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
183 cm
29
190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Redding.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Redding.
Redding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redding went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redding misses with a hook.
Redding lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai moves in looking to clinch but Redding pushes him off.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redding moves out of range of the body kick from Abarai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai shoots for a double leg takedown but Redding sprawls well. He's pushed Abarai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redding but Redding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redding is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Redding circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abarai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redding lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Redding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Abarai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redding working some strikes from top position.

Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Redding wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Redding wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Redding landing some decent shots from guard.
Abarai looking for a sweep. Not yet Abarai, not yet.
Redding looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Redding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding won't allow Abarai to get back to his feet.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redding.
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow.

Abarai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Redding puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redding trying to control the action but Abarai is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Abarai is looking to clinch but Redding is avoiding it.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redding thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Redding.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redding throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redding throws out the jab.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Redding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding's corner calls for a 1-2. Redding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redding lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abarai will feel that in the morning.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding misses with a straight right.
Redding misses the jab.
Redding connects with a single shot there.
Abarai misses with a combination

and Redding lands a stunning uppercut that sends Abarai to the mat!

Abarai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redding working the head and body with strikes.

Redding is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abarai defends it well.
Redding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai is trying to control but can't.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abarai is trying to maintain the position but Redding is very close to passing his half guard.
Redding stops Abarai from getting back to his feet.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.
Redding controlling the action here.
Redding is trying to control. Abarai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abarai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redding.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Abarai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai trying to control from the bottom.
Abarai is looking to improve his position.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abarai tries to get to full guard but Redding has control of the leg.

Redding is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Redding is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redding perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abarai tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Redding darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Redding.
Abarai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Redding.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Abarai shoots in for a double leg but Redding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redding moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Redding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abarai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redding counters with a two punch combo.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Redding finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redding swivels and escapes.
It appears Redding was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Abarai is rocked!
Abarai throws a body kick that misses

and Redding counters with a beautiful punch that sends Abarai to the canvas!
Abarai is still in real trouble! Can Redding finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redding drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abarai dives on top into guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redding keeping full guard, as Abarai tries to pass.
Redding keeping moving, preventing Abarai from controlling successfully.
Abarai wants to stand but Redding is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redding looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.

Redding is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abarai drops back looking for a leg! Redding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redding manages to kick Abarai off! Abarai jumps back into Redding's guard.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Abarai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abarai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding is trying to control the position but Abarai postures up.

That's four 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.

Abarai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abarai has Redding in his guard.


Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshua Redding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abarai pulls Redding in close to prevent any damage.

Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai has momentary wrist control but Redding slips an elbow through the middle.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redding landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Redding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redding has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Redding!

Joshua Redding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Maclennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



186 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 0 - 0
196 cm
22
252 lbs
7 - 3 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed


Victory! Sports Nutrition
Urban Fighter


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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano tries to work over Maclennan's front leg with a kick but Maclennan checks it.
Kitano throws a solid leg kick but Maclennan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitano.

Kitano tries to keep at a distance but Maclennan has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maclennan.
Maclennan tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Maclennan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maclennan avoids it.
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maclennan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maclennan working aggressively here.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Maclennan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maclennan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maclennan is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano blocks an uppercut.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Maclennan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maclennan tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maclennan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maclennan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maclennan trying to stall but Kitano improves his position.
Maclennan avoiding damage as Kitano throws knees to the body.
Kitano lands with a light punch inside.
Maclennan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano avoiding damage as Maclennan throws knees to the body.
Kitano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maclennan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kitano can turn it around.

Kitano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maclennan tries to move into range but Kitano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maclennan clinches up against the cage.
Maclennan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Maclennan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maclennan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitano cracks Maclennan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maclennan lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kitano misses.
Maclennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitano circles away.
Maclennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kitano.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Maclennan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maclennan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maclennan avoiding damage as Kitano throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Maclennan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands with a light punch inside.
Maclennan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitano trying to land knees to the body.
Kitano is trying to force a seperation but Maclennan has the dominant position.
Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maclennan backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maclennan.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitano.
A head punch on the inside from Maclennan fails to land.
Maclennan missing with knees to the body.
Kitano lands with a right to the head.
Maclennan tries to land a knee to the head but Kitano blocks with his arms.
Kitano missing with knees to the body.
Maclennan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano tries to throw a body punch but Maclennan avoids it by throwing Kitano back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kitano as Maclennan tries to tie him up.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maclennan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Maclennan.

Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maclennan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Maclennan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maclennan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Maclennan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maclennan tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it.
Maclennan wants to clinch.
Kitano stuns Maclennan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maclennan misses with a leg kick
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut.
Maclennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitano circles away.
Maclennan tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.



Maclennan closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano lands with a left to the head.

Kitano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan tries to clinch up.
Kitano connects with a right hand. Maclennan shakes it off.
Maclennan moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
Kitano scores with a nice strike.
Maclennan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maclennan slips a straight right by Kitano.

Maclennan has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maclennan misses with a body punch.

Kitano breaks the clinch.
Maclennan moves out of range as Kitano strikes.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Maclennan is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Maclennan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano throws a wild body kick that Maclennan sees coming a mile off.
Maclennan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kitano lands a nice shot that snaps Maclennan's head back.
Maclennan tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maclennan's hands.
Maclennan moves to clinch but Kitano breaks away
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maclennan wants to clinch.
Maclennan moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
Kitano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maclennan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maclennan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano lands a jab to the nose.

Maclennan is rocked!
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Kitano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Maclennan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kitano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sendou Kitano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maclennan wants to clinch.
Kitano cracks Maclennan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maclennan seems to have got his legs back now.
Maclennan wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maclennan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maclennan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
A counter left hand to the body from Maclennan misses its target.
Kitano throws a hook but Maclennan blocks it.
Maclennan tries to clinch up.
Maclennan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKitano.
Maclennan misses with a wild body shot.

Kitano moves into range and clinches up with Maclennan.
Maclennan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maclennan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maclennan blocking some punches.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maclennan.
A knee to the head by Kitano.
Maclennan managing to block the knees to the body from Kitano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Still in the clinch, Kitano scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maclennan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Kitano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Maclennan is just out of range.

Maclennan drives through and clinches with Kitano against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Kitano.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Maclennan.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maclennan's elbow.
Kitano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maclennan prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maclennan.
Maclennan pushes Kitano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maclennan looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Maclennan fails to land.
Kitano is trying to push Maclennan away but Maclennan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sendou Kitano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Maclennan's shoulder, as Maclennan tries to avoid the shot.
Kitano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maclennan will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kitano 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 Maclennan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maclennan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maclennan wants to clinch
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maclennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitano is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maclennan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maclennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Maclennan avoids it with no problem.
Maclennan walks into a left hand.
Maclennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitano circles away.
Maclennan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maclennan throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maclennan. That did some damage!
Kitano sizes up Maclennan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maclennan tries to clinch up.
Kitano works the jab nicely.
Maclennan tries to clinch up but Kitano circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitano lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maclennan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kitano lands a big right hand that sends Maclennan crashing to the mat! Kitano stays standing though and waves Maclennan back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maclennan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitano cracks Maclennan with a hook to the temple - Maclennan is on wobbly legs here! Kitano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maclennan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kitano wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano is the new heavyweight champion!
Sendou Kitano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
53%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenger comes into the arena with Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face? blaring out of the sound system. Aksel Stenger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.



186 cm
21
196 lbs
10 - 2 - 0
187 cm
21
187 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Lion Fightwear


KAISER


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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmermans momentarily.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Stenger blocks a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stenger checks it.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timmermans tries to land a leg kick but Stenger saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmermans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenger walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Stenger throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmermans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.

Timmermans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stenger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenger tries to get out of the position.
Stenger is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timmermans controls the pace.
Stenger wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stenger gets caught napping as Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown. Stenger manages to retain guard.
Stenger working a defensive guard but Timmermans manages to pass into side control anyway.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Stenger is working from the bottom.
Stenger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stenger tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenger?
Timmermans blocks Stenger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stenger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmermans controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenger?
Timmermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stenger is trying to escape the mount.
Timmermans working Stenger over with strikes here.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Timmermans raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timmermans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenger is looking to escape.
Timmermans looking to finish Stenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenger!
Timmermans working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timmermans on the ground.
Stenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Timmermans has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Timmermans throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Stenger throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Timmermans is looking to slow Stenger down with leg kicks.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Stenger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Timmermans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Stenger scores with a four punch combination!
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with a kick to the body.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stenger's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenger tries to avoid it.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Stenger knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmermans! But no joy.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger keeps Timmermans at a distance using the push kick.
Timmermans lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Timmermans - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Timmermans.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timmermans is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenger throws a hook but Timmermans blocks it.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Timmermans saw it coming and moves away.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Timmermans flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Timmermans connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger 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.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Stenger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Stenger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a leg kick.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aksel Stenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmermans gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stenger counters with a body kick that stops Timmermans in his tracks momentarily.
Timmermans swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenger.
Timmermans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Stenger throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger walks into a stiff left hand from Timmermans.
A shot to the liver by Timmermans. Beautiful body shot.
Stenger throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Stenger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger thows a leg kick but Timmermans checks it

and Timmermans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
Timmermans lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Timmermans connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Timmermans moves his leg out of the way.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Stenger slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Stenger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Timmermans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stenger defends it well.
Timmermans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stenger will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Stenger's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenger tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick.

Stenger gets caught napping as Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown. Stenger manages to retain guard.
Timmermans postures up.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Timmermans slips an elbow through the middle.
Stenger wants to hit a switch here but Timmermans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenger there!
Timmermans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Timmermans with the ground and pound from mount.
Timmermans avoids the attempt from Stenger to control.
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Timmermans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stenger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Timmermans with the ground and pound from mount.
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Timmermans content to control rather than advance.
Timmermans works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Timmermans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenger looks a forlorn figure.
Stenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenger looks a forlorn figure.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Casper Timmermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Timmermans lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Timmermans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger scores with a nice strike.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Timmermans connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.

Stenger is rocked!
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timmermans finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Oh Stenger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Timmermans lands a slapping body shot.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Stenger seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timmermans is able to avoid easily.
Timmermans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Timmermans darts in and clinches Stenger up against the cage.
Timmermans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stenger's efforts to push away.
Timmermans pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmermans looking for a takedown.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Timmermans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmermans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenger takes a shot to the head.
Timmermans lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans keeps control of Stenger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenger lands a right hand.
Stenger tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
A nice left hand lands by Timmermans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Stenger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Timmermans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Timmermans lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Timmermans.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmermans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Timmermans has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stenger is trying to keep an underhook but Timmermans manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Timmermans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger is trying to control but Timmermans manages to pass to mount!
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Timmermans.
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenger is looking to escape.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenger wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a big shot there that rocks Stenger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Timmermans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stenger is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Timmermans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Timmermans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenger can't escape the position.
Timmermans content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Stenger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmermans scores with a nice strike.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Timmermans down.
Stenger lands a head kick!
Stenger misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Timmermans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A big right from Stenger misses.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Stenger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans lands with a right hand.

Timmermans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Timmermans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Timmermans advances to full mount.
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stenger tries to lock up and control but Timmermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timmermans blocks Stenger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Timmermans prevents Stenger from getting the reversal.
Timmermans content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Timmermans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenger throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stenger wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.

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.
Stenger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Timmermans avoids the attempt from Stenger to control.
Timmermans controlling from the full mount.
Timmermans is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timmermans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!

Casper Timmermans is the new middleweight champion!
Casper Timmermans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow, what happened? Did I lose to gym rat.. Man im weakling. Quess my career is done'.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Beefcake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paddy Ward's chin.



193 cm
22
279 lbs
11 - 4 - 0
192 cm
29
272 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank


Arcticus University: London


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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake takes one to the side of the head.

Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beefcake, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward lands with a left to the head.

Ward breaks the clinch.

Beefcake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working Beefcake over with strikes.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is thwarting Beefcake's attempts to control the position.
Beefcake is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefcake's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefcake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Beefcake is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beefcake trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Beefcake is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefcake defending well though.
Beefcake wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beefcake is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two 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.

Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward throws a strike but Beefcake avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Beefcake keeps moving.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beefcake's guard.

Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Beefcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to stand up but Beefcake is controlling him.

Ward wriggles free and stands up.

Beefcake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beefcake works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefcake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beefcake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
You get the feeling that Ward really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ward trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake thowing shots but they're missing.
Beefcake controlling his opponent.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Beefcake wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Beefcake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefcake looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Beefcake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.



Ward drives through and clinches with Beefcake against the cage.
Ward blocks a body shot from Beefcake.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ward has hold of one of Beefcake's legs. Beefcake is fighting the takedown attempt but Ward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom.
Paddy Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward wants to control from the top but Beefcake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Beefcake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward misses with a head shot. Beefcake uses the momentum to regain guard.

Beefcake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beefcake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Beefcake blocks nicely.
Beefcake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward throws a strike but Beefcake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beefcake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beefcake, as that shot connected.
Paddy Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ward moves into the clinch.
Beefcake wants a takedown but no success here.

Beefcake pulls guard effortlessly.

Beefcake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.

Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beefcake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Beefcake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Beefcake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ward taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brutus Beefcake!
Our winner, Brutus Beefcake, 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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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



180 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
175 cm
28
151 lbs
18 - 6 - 1
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)


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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Heart lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart is leaning against Vermeer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Heart.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heart.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heart tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Heart gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands a body shot.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
A short right from Heart.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heart misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer leaning against his opponent.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Heart working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heart.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer pushes Heart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer pushes Heart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Heart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A short right from Vermeer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Heart closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
Heart moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.
Heart works Vermeer's body with a nice hook.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.

Heart clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heart lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Heart.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Heart working aggressively here.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Heart's ribcage. Heart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Heart takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
Heart blocking some punches.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart misses with some punches.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer gets through Heart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Heart.
Heart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heart.
Heart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Heart tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it.
Vermeer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Vermeer darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Peter Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Heart lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Heart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer cracks Heart with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Heart.
Vermeer cracks Heart with a nice body shot.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearts head.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart works on Vermeer's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heart or not.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heart blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Heart's head.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vermeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
72%

 

 
 
 
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