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HFC 29 Calypso vs. Neuffer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodewijk Platje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lodewijk Platje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze looks for the body kick but Platje saw that one coming.
Soze scores with a head kick.
Platje takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soze misses with a kick to the body.
Platje tries to clinch but Soze is having none of it.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Platje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Platje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soze manages to circle out of the way.
Platje walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platje moves out of range as Soze throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soze. That's going to slow Platje down.
Soze motions for Platje to come forward. Soze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Platje rushes Soze and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Soze avoids a wild elbow strike from Platje.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Soze is trying to stall.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Soze working hard to break the clinch.
Soze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soze blocks the elbow strike.
Soze avoids a wild elbow strike from Platje.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soze stalling in the clinch.
Soze avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
Soze blocks the elbow strike.
Platje gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Platje lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soze trying to control the position but instead, Platje has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soze into the cage.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Soze is trying to stall.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Soze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Soze slams his shin into Platje's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Platje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
That kick from Soze tenderised Platje's leg. Platje is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soze swats away the attempt to clinch by Platje.
Platje tries to close the distance and clinch but Soze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soze. Platje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze lands an overhand right.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Platje counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keyser Soze will probably get the nod.
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.
Soze catches Platje with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Platje moves into the clinch.
Lodewijk Platje has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soze blocks an elbow strike.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Platje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soze lands with a kick to the temple. Platje shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platje is looking to clinch but Soze is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Soze.
Decent striking displayed by Soze there.
Soze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soze throws a front kick that sends Platje stumbling back into the cage.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Platje stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soze.
Platje moves into the clinch.
Soze is trying to maintain a safe position but Platje gets an underhook and turns Soze into the cage.
Soze avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze taking a breather.
Soze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
Soze working hard to break the clinch.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Soze blocks an elbow strike.
Soze taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Platje pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Soze blocks an elbow strike from Platje.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
Soze avoids a wild elbow strike from Platje.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Soze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soze avoids a wild elbow strike from Platje.
Soze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soze breaks from the clinch.
Soze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Platje.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Platje doesn't manage to clinch there - Soze circles away.
Soze is trying to counter with his kicks.
Soze has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Soze scores with a shot to the body.
Soze delivers a nice body kick.
Platje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Platje tries to clinch but Soze moves out of range.
Soze just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze thuds his shin into the meat of Platje's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soze motions for Platje to come forward. Soze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Platje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Soze lands a head kick. Platje smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Platje on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keyser Soze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soze fakes the leg kick and cracks Platje in the body.
Platje closes the distance and pushes Soze back into the cage.
Platje creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soze's defenses.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soze blocks an elbow strike from Platje.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Platje has him pressed against the cage.
Platje pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soze tries to circle away but Platje has him pinned against the cage.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Soze looking to stall.
Platje will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Platje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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.
Platje lands a damaging elbow.
Platje pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Soze is looking to control Platje's arms but Platje gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soze has his back to the cage.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Soze tries to stall but Platje uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Platje comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Platje throws an elbow but misses.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soze looking to stall.
Soze trying to control the position but instead, Platje has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soze into the cage.
Soze avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Platje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platje creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Platje throws an elbow but misses.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
It looks like Keyser Soze has been cut.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soze blocks the elbow strike.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soze looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lodewijk Platje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platje has Soze pressed against the cage, preventing Soze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lodewijk Platje showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keyser Soze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin PercivalH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PercivalH drives through with a takedown into guard.
PercivalH stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PercivalH is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PercivalH postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to control the position but PercivalH postures up.
PercivalH controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
PercivalH 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.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but PercivalH is proving a slippery customer.
PercivalH pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from PercivalH's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to strike off his back.
PercivalH cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
PercivalH is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to strike off his back.
PercivalH is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
PercivalH keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taylor's head.
PercivalH lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor wants to sweep here but PercivalH controlling him for the moment.
PercivalH scoring with punches to the head and body.
PercivalH postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
PercivalH landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PercivalH cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Taylor controls PercivalH momentarily but PercivalH frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PercivalH working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PercivalH postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
PercivalH trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PercivalH working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
PercivalH lands a couple of decent looking shots.
PercivalH looking to pass the guard.
PercivalH is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
PercivalH postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells PercivalH's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is keen to just control but PercivalH is a slippery customer.
PercivalH is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Taylor trying to control the hands but PercivalH breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor prevents PercivalH from getting a body triangle.
Taylor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
PercivalH lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
PercivalH is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! PercivalH connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PercivalH tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
PercivalH with the ground and pound from mount.
PercivalH connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor wants to hold on but PercivalH pushes him away.
Taylor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taylor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
PercivalH slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
PercivalH is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is looking to control PercivalH's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
PercivalH working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. PercivalH is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from PercivalH.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin PercivalH dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin PercivalH's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. PercivalH quickly recovers to half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but PercivalH is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PercivalH is trying is best to control the position here.
PercivalH works his way to full guard. Good work.
PercivalH is adopting a defensive guard.
PercivalH bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing PercivalH from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH preventing the sweep.
PercivalH landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
PercivalH postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells PercivalH's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
PercivalH sitting in guard, not really doing much.
PercivalH chips away with some ground and pound.
PercivalH postures up.
PercivalH lands a couple of decent looking shots.
PercivalH trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
PercivalH passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
PercivalH landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but PercivalH scores with a couple of nice shots.
PercivalH lands strikes from half guard.
PercivalH scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor trying to control but PercivalH postures up.
PercivalH is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PercivalH lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PercivalH is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
PercivalH perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with PercivalH in his half guard.
PercivalH performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
PercivalH is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
PercivalH is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
PercivalH is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
PercivalH prevents Taylor from improving his position.
PercivalH takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as PercivalH sits in half guard.
PercivalH working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor is pressing down on PercivalH's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
PercivalH lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PercivalH working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PercivalH lands a couple of digs.
PercivalH makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PercivalH content to stall in guard here.
PercivalH is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin PercivalH dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin PercivalH's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in PercivalH's half guard.
PercivalH is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PercivalH has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
PercivalH blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
PercivalH is looking to improve his position.
PercivalH is positioning himself well to prevent Taylor advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH manages to get to full guard.
PercivalH bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PercivalH working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PercivalH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PercivalH won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but PercivalH is one step ahead there.
PercivalH working some strikes from top position.
PercivalH connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but PercivalH is one step ahead there.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
PercivalH cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
PercivalH is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
PercivalH cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
PercivalH passes easily into side control. Nice work.
PercivalH works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
PercivalH lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor being controlled for a moment.
PercivalH working the ground and pound.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taylor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
PercivalH scoring with punches and elbows.
PercivalH working the head and body with strikes.
PercivalH taking a breather here.
PercivalH is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor wants to control but PercivalH postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
PercivalH working the ground and pound.
PercivalH working the ground and pound from side control.
PercivalH lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Check out the look on PercivalH's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but PercivalH wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
PercivalH remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on PercivalH's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin PercivalH showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for PercivalH, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin PercivalH!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, AJ Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Wrestlefuck!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlefuck avoids the body shot from Rumble.
Rumble misses with a hook.
Rumble with a hook.
Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrestlefuck's head.
Wrestlefuck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rumble was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestlefuck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumble seems keen to control Wrestlefuck's posture.
Wrestlefuck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrestlefuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rumble tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Wrestlefuck from controlling successfully.
Wrestlefuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrestlefuck connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Wrestlefuck from controlling successfully.
Wrestlefuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrestlefuck postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rumble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Rumble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrestlefuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumble lands with a straight right. Wrestlefuck didn't see that one coming.
AJ Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestlefuck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wrestlefuck lands the left hand.
Wrestlefuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumble.
Rumble throws a body punch but Wrestlefuck moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrestlefuck moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrestlefuck misses the target.
Rumble throws a shot from downtown. Wrestlefuck moves away and avoids it.
Wrestlefuck scores with a three punch combo!
Rumble throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrestlefuck.
Some wild striking there from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Wrestlefuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrestlefuck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rumble lands a really nice looking cross but Wrestlefuck seems unphased.
Wrestlefuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumble manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rumble misses its target.
Wrestlefuck jabs Rumble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrestlefuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumble was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumble is just out of range.
Wrestlefuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Rumble counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble cracks Wrestlefuck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestlefuck throws a nice looking combination but Rumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rumble throws a lazy right hand but Wrestlefuck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrestlefuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrestlefuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumble is just out of range.
Rumble thuds a left hand into Wrestlefuck's body.
Wrestlefuck throws a nice looking combination but Rumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rumble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrestlefuck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rumble counters with a left to the body.
Rumble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrestlefuck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rumble.
Wrestlefuck with a jab.
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
Rumble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rumble slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestlefuck. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rumble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestlefuck looks winded!
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Rumble moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rumble.
Rumble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rumble lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumble.
Rumble lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrestlefuck off the cage and back into range.
Rumble swings for the body but Wrestlefuck moves out of range.
Rumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rumble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrestlefuck's hands.
Rumble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrestlefuck is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumble lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wrestlefuck falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rumble dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Rumble!
Our winner, AJ Rumble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vettori comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jayden Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vettori manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vettori tries to strike from the bottom.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans is looking to stand up but Vettori won't let him.
Vettori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Vettori doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vettori has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Vettori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vettori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Vettori's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vettori working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans is looking to stand up but Vettori won't let him.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans wants to stand but Vettori is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans stands up from Vettori's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vettori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans counters with a body kick.
Vettori shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vettori sets himself, and Evans steps forward looking for the clinch! Vettori avoids it this time.
Vettori blocks a head kick by Evans.
Vettori tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Vettori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vettori drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Vettori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Vettori.
The referee is keeping an eye on Evans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vettori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans stalling against the cage.
Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.
Vettori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evans prevents Vettori from improving his position.
Vettori misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vettori flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vettori punching from the bottom.
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vettori 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.
Evans looks winded!
Vettori gets full guard.
Vettori trying to strike off his back.
Vettori is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Evans has his hands clasped together but Vettori extends and breaks Evans's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vettori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori 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
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Negan Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Negan Finnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnigan scores with a hook to the body. Ritchie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finnigan.
Ritchie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie looks for a takedown but Finnigan sprawls well.
Finnigan is looking to counter punch.
James Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritchie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnigan.
Ritchie throws a wild body kick that Finnigan sees coming a mile off.
Ritchie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnigan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritchie tries for a takedown but Finnigan circles away easily
and Finnigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchie misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnigan throws a series of punches but Ritchie avoids them all with ease.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finnigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritchie.
Negan Finnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Ritchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnigan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Finnigan.
Nice body punch from Finnigan.
Ritchie's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($120 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ritchie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ritchie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Ritchie looks to move away, Finnigan throws a big counter combo but Ritchie just gets out of the way.
Finnigan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritchie has time to react.
Finnigan misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan lands a slapping body shot.
Ritchie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritchie misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finnigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Finnigan moves out of range easily.
Finnigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Finnigan moves away
and Finnigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Ritchie goes for a double leg but Finnigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnigan continues to drive forward.
Ritchie looks winded!
Finnigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritchie.
Finnigan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finnigan throws a right hand that Ritchie ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritchie also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Finnigan moves out of range.
Finnigan throws a body punch but Ritchie moves out of range.
Finnigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnigan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ritchie closes the distance but Finnigan moves to the side
and Finnigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnigan misses with the combination.
Ritchie doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnigan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritchie goes for a double leg but Finnigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnigan continues to drive forward.
Ritchie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritchie misses with a takedown
and Finnigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritchie tries to clinch up
and Finnigan counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Finnigan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ritchie.
Ritchie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ritchie misses with a double jab
and Finnigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Negan Finnigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ritchie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritchie tries to clinch up.
Ritchie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnigan counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnigan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ritchie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritchie fails with the takedown
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritchie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritchie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritchie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritchie can do to turn this around?
Ritchie throws a lazy head kick
enabling Finnigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Negan Finnigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finnigan thuds a left hand into Ritchie's body.
Finnigan lands a nice hook to Ritchie's body. Ritchie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnigan looks to land a combination but Ritchie avoids it well.
Ritchie avoids the body shot from Finnigan.
Finnigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ritchie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finnigan has got the better of the exchanges.
Finnigan misses with a body shot.
Finnigan tries to keep at a distance but Ritchie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritchie breaks from the clinch.
Ritchie goes for a double leg but Finnigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnigan continues to drive forward.
Negan Finnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Ritchie.
Some wild striking there from Ritchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Finnigan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnigan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finnigan but Finnigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finnigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Finnigan. Beautiful body shot.
Ritchie doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnigan circles away.
Finnigan lands with a shot to the body.
Finnigan with a nice cross.
Finnigan lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan avoids the head kick by Ritchie.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnigan!
Finnigan cracks Ritchie with a good jab.
Finnigan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritchie's hands.
Ritchie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritchie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finnigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritchie's head.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Finnigan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnigan also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Ritchie
and Finnigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnigan throws out a powerful 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!
Nice cross by Finnigan.
Finnigan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritchie is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ritchie is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnigan finish him?
A right-left combo lands from Finnigan.
Finnigan jabs at Ritchie's body.
Finnigan catches Ritchie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnigan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnigan rushes Ritchie with punches - Ritchie moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ritchie goes down! Finnigan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Negan Finnigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Morbius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The BiG MaN has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Morbius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The BiG MaN counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morbius.
Morbius with a lazy takedown attempt
and The BiG MaN moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Morbius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The BiG MaN pressing his opponent against the cage.
The BiG MaN effectively controlling the action here.
The BiG MaN receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN misses with a knee to the head.
Morbius is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbius wants to take the fight to the mat but The BiG MaN manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The BiG MaN is pressed up against the cage. Morbius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The BiG MaN down to the mat. The BiG MaN avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The BiG MaN has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morbius fails with the takedown.
Morbius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The BiG MaN counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morbius.
The BiG MaN is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The BiG MaN looks winded!
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN moves into full mount! Morbius won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morbius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morbius controls his leg.
Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The BiG MaN is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius is trying to get back to full guard.
Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morbius.
Morbius is trying to get back to full guard.
The BiG MaN is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morbius sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The BiG MaN is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morbius wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazovicz The BiG MaN dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from The BiG MaN. No joy for Morbius on that attempt.
The BiG MaN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morbius manages to avoid it.
Morbius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The BiG MaN tries to avoid it but Morbius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The BiG MaN to the ground. The BiG MaN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morbius looks for a takedown but The BiG MaN sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Morbius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morbius darts in looking for a takedown but The BiG MaN gets double underhooks and turns Morbius into the cage.
The BiG MaN steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The BiG MaN misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morbius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The BiG MaN throws a leg kick
and Morbius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The BiG MaN's guard.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.
Morbius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The BiG MaN is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morbius, into his guard.
Morbius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The BiG MaN doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The BiG MaN manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbius pushes a forearm under The BiG MaN's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, The BiG MaN is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Morbius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Steele's chin.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Steele!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and clinches.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Steele looks winded!
James cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
James connects with a knee to the head.
James connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from James.
James landing knees to the body.
James lands a big knee! That's hurt Steele! Oh, he's all over the place! James lands another knee that sends Steele to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David James!
A very excited looking David James rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Landaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Money has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Landaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money catches Landaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Landaw shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Landaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away.
Money fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Landaw darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Landaw into the cage.
Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Landaw.
Money closes the distance and pushes Landaw back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Landaw backwards.
Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Landaws head.
Money gets through Landaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money.
Money lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.
Landaw is rocked!
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
Landaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Landaw.
Money creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Landaw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Landaw drops to his knees and Money pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
Reed Money seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Neuffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Neuffer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso rushes Neuffer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike.
Neuffer takes a shot to the head.
Neuffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso lands a left hand.
Neuffer is rocked!
It looks like Marko Neuffer has been cut.
A short left from Calypso.
Neuffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Calypso finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Calypso.
Calypso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Neuffer can't find room to land a body shot as Calypso controls the action.
Neuffer seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuffer misses with a body punch.
Calypso lands a left hand.
Neuffer throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neuffer up against the cage.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuffer backwards.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso lands a left hand.
Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Neuffer's ribcage. Neuffer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calypso slowing the pace effectively.
Calypso lands a left hand.
Calypso is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calypso presses Neuffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Neuffer looks winded!
Neuffer swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuffer is trying to stall.
Calypso pushes Neuffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calypso stalling the fight.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neuffer working aggressively here.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuffer backwards.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
A body shot lands from Calypso.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Neuffer controls his hands.
I was talking to Calypso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Neuffer's head.
Calypso is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Neuffer'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.
A swing and a miss from Neuffer.
As Neuffer tries to get set, Calypso tries to push him back and clinch up but Neuffer manages to avoid the attempt.
Neuffer lands a jab to Calypso's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Neuffer as he connects with a hook.
Calypso has Neuffer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Calypso.
Calypso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuffer looking to stall.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso has Neuffer pushed against the cage.
Neuffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Neuffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calypso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Neuffer blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calypso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Twist Calypso.
Neuffer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calypso moves into range and clinches up with Neuffer.
Neuffer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neuffer prevents a body shot from Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calypso digs a right hand into Neuffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neuffer's gas tank.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Calypso avoiding damage.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso is pushing Neuffer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Calypso.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
Good body shot from Calypso.
Neuffer is trying to stall.
Neuffer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neuffer.
Twist Calypso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calypso gets through Neuffer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neuffer.
Calypso gets through Neuffer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calypso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Neuffer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marko Neuffer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calypso clinches up with Neuffer and pushes him back against the cage.
Calypso drops Neuffer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Neuffer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Calypso throws a big uppercut that drops Neuffer! More strikes from Calypso and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Neuffer lies dazed against the cage as Calypso celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twist Calypso!
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