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Gladiators 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Master of Puppets as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bikermann darts in looking for a takedown but Wu gets double underhooks and turns Bikermann into the cage.
Wu clinches with his opponent.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann has Wu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Wu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
Bikermann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wu is defending well.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann.
Wu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wu is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bikermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bikermann scrambles back to his feet.
Wu throws a one two combo.
Bikermann misses with a takedown attempt - Wu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wu.
Bikermann is rocked!
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Wu trying to land knees to the body.
Bikermann wants a takedown but no success here.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wu just leaning against Bikermann, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu cracks Bikermann with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bikermann looks winded!
Wu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wu darts in and clinches Bikermann up against the cage.
Bikermann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Wu, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Wu against the cage but Wu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wu instigates a clinch.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wu.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wu.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage.
Wu breaks from the clinch.
Wu clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wu walks away with a smile on his face. Bikermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu slows down the pace here.
Wu lands a left hand.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu leaning against his opponent.
Bikermann tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wu breaks the clinch.
Wu has managed to clinch.
Wu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wu 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.
Wu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bikermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bikermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Bikermann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Wu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James Wu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bikermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bikermann wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
A right hook to the body lands for Wu.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Bikermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bikermann can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu is stalling here.
Wu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bikermann avoids the damage to the body.
Wu gets through Bikermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wu breaks the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wu moves into range and clinches up with Bikermann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu stalling.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage.
Wu lands a body punch.
Bikermann letting Wu take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bikermann or not.
Wu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wu.
A short uppercut from Wu.
The referee calls for Wu to work.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu has managed to clinch.
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!
Bikermann wants a takedown.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is winning the standup battle so far.
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
A short right from Wu.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Wu manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wu - that landed with a thud.
Wu breaks from the clinch.
Wu lands with an overhand left.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wu finish him?
Wu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bikermann should have avoided that one.
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Wu looking to throw knees to the head but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wu dominated that second round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.
Wu moves into the clinch.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bikermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Wu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bikermann backs up against the cage.
Wu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bikermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wu with a knee to the head.
Bikermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wu misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Wu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wu pushes Bikermann against the cage. Wu is working some dirty boxing. Wu pushes off with a quick right hook! Bikermann goes down! Bikermann tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Wu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Thornton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Barboza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barboza works over Thornton's head and body with a nice combination.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Barboza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ian Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thornton works over Barboza's head and body with a nice combination.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornton looks to land a combination. Barboza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornton to score with a decent uppercut.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Barboza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barboza lands with a nice body punch.
Barboza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Barboza backs off Thornton throws a huge counter combo but Barboza manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Barboza tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Barboza.
Barboza is looking to score with low kicks.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton!
Barboza is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton drops Barboza with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barboza! Thornton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Thornton!
Ian Thornton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Rivers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with a low kick as Rivers jumps back.
Rivers blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Rivers moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor cracks the inside of Rivers's front leg.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rivers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers jabs at McGregor's body.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Rivers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Rivers.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Rivers.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rivers tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers connects with the punch.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor is rocked!
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Rivers moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers drops McGregor with a big left hand! McGregor is injured, injured bad! Rivers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Rivers!
Tom Rivers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Slater!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Ferrara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferrara gets the takedown into side control.
Slater tries to bench press Ferrara off him but Ferrara keeps the position.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Ferrara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Ferrara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Ferrara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Ferrara scores with punches from side control.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferrara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater is pressing down on Ferrara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater is trying to keep Ferrara in close.
Ferrara is fighting to break Slater's control of his arms but Slater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater looking to control.
Ferrara is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferrara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Ferrara won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Ferrara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrara landing with the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferrara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater seems keen to control Ferrara's posture.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrara throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrara cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Ferrara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater managing to control the position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater is rocked!
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
We've been informed that Slater has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferrara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferrara passes into half guard.
Ferrara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferrara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slater's head.
Ferrara working the head and body with strikes.
Slater gets full guard.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrara.
Ferrara scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Ferrara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferrara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrara off to one side.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferrara drops his hands momentarily and Slater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slater connects with a right hand. Ferrara shakes it off.
A lazy left from Slater finds it's target.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.
Slater jabs Ferrara right on the nose. Ferrara blinks but takes it well.
Ferrara misses with a takedown
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferrara is rocked!
Crack! Slater connects with the perfect overhand right and Ferrara falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Slater!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Firpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Bispin (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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19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kamil Bispin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispin misses with a hook
and Firpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bispin tries to clinch up but Firpo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bispin rushes Firpo and presses him up against the cage.
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Bispin clinches up against the cage.
Bispin stalling the fight.
I was talking to Firpo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bispin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Firpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firpo misses with a straight left.
Firpo throws a body punch but Bispin moves out of range.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bispin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Firpo misses with a hook
and Firpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Firpo wants to slow Bispin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bispin slips a straight right by Firpo.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Bispin ducks down to avoid it.
Bispin throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo scores with a body shot.
Firpo throws a low kick, looking for Bispin's leg but Bispin calmly moves out of range.
Bispin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firpo. Firpo obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Bispin scores with a punch to the head.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispin.
Bispin misses with a few strikes there.
Firpo scores with a head kick.
Firpo misses with a hook. Bispin ducked under it nicely.
Bispin pushes Firpo up against the cage in a clinch.
Firpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispin unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bispin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Bispin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bispin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bispin throws a series of punches but Firpo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bispin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Bispin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bispin has managed to clinch.
Bispin misses with the head strike.
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bispin clinches.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Bispin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Firpo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bispin's calf.
Bispin takes the fight into the clinch.
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispin lands the left hand.
Bispin ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Bispin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firpo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Firpo manages to get back to half guard.
Firpo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bispin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Firpo is holding on to half guard well.
Firpo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bispin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bispin throwing shots but Firpo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin wants to pass the guard but Firpo is defending well.
Firpo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bispin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Firpo to get to his feet.
Firpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bispin throws a poor cross that misses
and Firpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bispin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bispin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Firpo - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispin tries to clinch but Firpo is having none of it.
Firpo scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alvin Firpo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Firpo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firpo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bispin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bispin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Firpo backs off Bispin throws a huge counter combo but Firpo manages to avoid it all.
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firpo misses with a straight right.
Firpo lands a leg kick that knocks Bispin off balance momentarily.
Bispin closes the distance and pushes Firpo back into the cage.
Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bispin in his tracks.
Firpo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bispin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bispin ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo throws a right hand that misses
and Bispin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Firpo.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispin clinches up with Firpo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bispin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target.
Bispin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firpo.
Firpo wants to slow Bispin down by chopping away at his legs.
Firpo throws a series of punches but Bispin avoids them all with ease.
Firpo sets himself, and Bispin steps forward looking for the clinch! Firpo avoids it this time.
Firpo swinging wildly here.
Bispin rushes Firpo and presses him up against the cage.
Firpo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bispin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispin avoids the head kick by Firpo.
Bispin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bispin wants to clinch up but Firpo keeps it at a distance.
Firpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bispin takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bispin.
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispin.
Bispin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bispin tries to clinch but Firpo moves out of range.
Firpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispin darts in and clinches Firpo up against the cage.
Bispin breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firpo.
Firpo tries to keep at a distance but Bispin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bispin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firpo's efforts to push away.
Bispin swings wildly with an uppercut but Firpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bispin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Bispin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispin clinches.
Bispin tries to score a body lock takedown but Firpo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo misses the jab.
Firpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bispin's head.
Firpo misses with a low kick.
Firpo tries to keep at a distance but Bispin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispin clinches with his opponent.
Firpo working hard to break the clinch.
Firpo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispin wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin jabs Firpo right on the nose. Firpo blinks but takes it well.
Bispin moves into the clinch.
Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Bispin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firpo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Firpo thuds his right hand into Bispin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Firpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Firpo throws an overhand right that lands on Bispin's shoulder, as Bispin tries to avoid the shot.
Bispin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alvin Firpo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bispin tries to move into range but Firpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Firpo throws a chopping leg kick but Bispin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bispin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bispin forces Firpo back against the cage and clinches.
Firpo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Firpo is trying to break the clinch but Bispin has him pressed against the cage.
Bispin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Firpo walks away with a smile on his face. Bispin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Firpo sizes up Bispin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firpo lands a jab.
Bispin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firpo.
Bispin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Firpo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bispin goes down and covers up as Firpo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maki Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siggy Duncan (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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22
138 lbs
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118 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Kamiya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siggy Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamiya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamiya wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Kamiya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duncan.
Duncan tries to bum rush Kamiya with a series of wild strikes but Kamiya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duncan drives through with a takedown into Kamiya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamiya is on top in guard.
Kamiya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamiya is one step ahead there.
Duncan controls Kamiya momentarily but Kamiya frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Kamiya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Duncan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamiya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard.
Kamiya is taking a breather. Duncan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duncan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kamiya tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Duncan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duncan 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.
Duncan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamiya manages to get himself to full guard.
Kamiya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamiya is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses. Kamiya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duncan's guard. Nice move by Kamiya!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamiya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamiya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duncan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duncan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duncan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamiya would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Duncan keeping full guard, as Kamiya tries to pass.
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.
Duncan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncan is trying to keep Kamiya in close.
Duncan seems keen to control Kamiya's posture.
Duncan has a closed guard, preventing Kamiya from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan throws an elbow that misses. Kamiya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duncan's guard. Nice move by Kamiya!
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Siggy Duncan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamiya ducks under a wild hook from Duncan.
Kamiya throws a leg kick
and Duncan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamiya!
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duncan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Siggy Duncan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duncan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan landing strikes.
Duncan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duncan working the ground and pound.
Duncan lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan landing strikes.
Kamiya regains half guard.
Duncan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duncan thows a huge punch but Kamiya dodges it nicely.
Duncan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kamiya has hold of Duncan's hands but Duncan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duncan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duncan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duncan trying to work for an americana but Kamiya has managed to regain full guard.
Duncan throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Duncan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kamiya swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range.
Kamiya throws a head kick that misses.
Kamiya misses with a head kick.
Duncan moves out of range as Kamiya throws a body kick.
Siggy Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamiya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duncan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duncan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamiya!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamiya to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan cracks Kamiya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Duncan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamiya down.
Duncan just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duncan.
Duncan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Duncan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Duncan working the ground and pound.
Duncan lands a few punches from side control.
Duncan grinds an elbow into Kamiya's temple.
Duncan is putting a hurting on Kamiya here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamiya parries the strikes from Duncan easily there. Duncan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamiya to escape.
Duncan is looking to take a break and control but Kamiya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duncan landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kamiya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamiya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Duncan scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Kamiya parries the strikes from Duncan easily there. Duncan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamiya to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siggy Duncan 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.
Kamiya looks to score with a jab to the body but Duncan is just out of range.
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Duncan backs away, Kamiya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duncan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duncan blocks the body kick.
Kamiya feints and then cracks Duncan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duncan down.
Duncan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamiya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamiya!
Sloppy strikes there by Duncan.
Kamiya taking a bit of punishment here - Duncan scoring with strikes.
Kamiya is looking to reverse the position.
Duncan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamiya is letting Duncan control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya struggling a bit here.
Kamiya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duncan.
Kamiya is looking to reverse the position.
Duncan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Duncan looks up at the clock and then as Kamiya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duncan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Duncan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Duncan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duncan working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kamiya taking a bit of punishment here - Duncan scoring with strikes.
Duncan scoring with punches from side control.
Kamiya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Duncan is looking to take a break and control but Kamiya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duncan working the head with strikes.
Duncan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kamiya works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Duncan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya is staying active underneath Duncan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Kamiya's hands, connecting with Kamiya's forehead.
Duncan is looking for a kimura but Kamiya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duncan to get the leverage.
Duncan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamiya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duncan drops an elbow to the side of Kamiya's head.
Duncan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duncan working over Kamiya with some ground and pound. Kamiya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Kamiya's hands, connecting with Kamiya's forehead.
Duncan controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siggy Duncan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamiya connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kamiya misses with a wild body shot.
Duncan throws a hook but Kamiya blocks it.
Duncan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamiya throws a leg kick
and Duncan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duncan is leaning against Kamiya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamiya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamiyas head.
Duncan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duncan.
Duncan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it misses.
Duncan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamiya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamiya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duncan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamiya backwards.
Duncan has picked Kamiya up - he's going for a ride! Duncan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Duncan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kamiya as he works his way to full guard.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duncan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duncan has managed to get both his arms back between Kamiya's legs - danger averted.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kamiya keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan is in close to Kamiya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamiya is retaining full guard.
Duncan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Kamiya's brow.
Duncan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamiya trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Kamiya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan working some strikes from top position.
Duncan trying to control but Kamiya is working from the bottom.
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Kamiya blocks nicely.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamiya keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamiya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duncan swings for the body but Kamiya moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamiya misses with a kick to the body.
Duncan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siggy Duncan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duncan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duncan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamiya manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamiya misses the target.
Duncan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamiya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Duncan.
Kamiya jabs at Duncan's body.
Siggy Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamiya looks to throw the jab but Duncan is out of range.
Kamiya throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamiya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duncan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamiya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
Duncan cracks Kamiya with a solid left hand.
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamiya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duncan trying to control but Kamiya is working from the bottom.
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duncan looking to pass the guard.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan with a nice head shot there.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamiya's head.
Maki Kamiya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamiya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamiya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kamiya trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duncan lands a jab.
Siggy Duncan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamiya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duncan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duncan cracks Kamiya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Duncan.
Kamiya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamiya throws a body shot but no joy.
Duncan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duncan fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamiya throws a low kick, looking for Duncan's leg but Duncan calmly moves out of range.
Kamiya sets himself, and Duncan steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamiya avoids it this time.
Duncan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siggy Duncan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duncan 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siggy Duncan!
Siggy Duncan is the new bantamweight champion!
Siggy Duncan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I feel blessed to be here right now!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evan Decon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Peevey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Peevey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Decon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Peevey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peevey.
Peevey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decon throws out the jab.
Peevey slips a jab from Decon.
Peevey shoots in for a double leg but Decon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Decon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peevey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peevey was well out of range. Poor timing from Decon.
Decon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peevey was covering up waiting for the punch and Decon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Decon is standing up over Peevey. Peevey looks to escape but Decon dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peevey keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decon moves into full mount!
Peevey is desperately trying to improve his position but Decon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Decon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peevey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Decon fails to advance to Peevey's back.
Peevey blocking the ground and pound.
Decon trying to control but Peevey is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peevey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Decon unloads with some shots from mount but Peevey bucks and avoids them well.
Decon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peevey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Decon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decon wants to finish this one by submission but Peevey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Decon.
Decon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Peevey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peevey tries to hold on but Decon pushes him away.
Peevey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Decon is staying active.
Decon controlling from the full mount.
Decon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Peevey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Decon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decon punching from mount but Peevey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Peevey is trying to escape the mount.
Peevey is controlling an arm, preventing Decon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Peevey is squirming around, avoiding Decon's attempts to control the action.
Decon thowing shots but they're missing.
Decon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peevey is squirming around, avoiding Decon's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decon works his way to his opponent's back.
Peevey is really stuck here.
Decon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Decon is persistently looking for the submission but Peevey is defending it well.
Peevey is trying to break free.
Peevey staying busy and making it hard for Decon to control.
Peevey covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decon trying to control.
Peevey tries to escape the position.
Peevey looks winded!
Decon gets his hands free as Peevey looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Decon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peevey tries to clinch but Decon moves out of range.
Evan Decon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decon throws a hook to the side of Peevey's head but Peevey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decon 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.
Decon trying to control the position from guard on top but Peevey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peevey has Decon pulled in close to control his posture.
Decon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Decon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peevey can do to turn this around?
Decon is looking to work some ground and pound but Peevey has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peevey is controlling Decon's posture.
Decon trying to control but Peevey is working from the bottom.
Decon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Decon throwing strikes but missing.
We've been informed that Peevey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decon postures up.
Decon throwing strikes from guard but Peevey blocks nicely.
Decon postures up.
Peevey is breathing heavily.
Decon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Decon is stalling in the full guard.
Decon drops back looking for a leg! Peevey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peevey manages to kick Decon off! Decon jumps back into Peevey's guard.
Decon wants to control from the top but Peevey keeps moving.
Decon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Peevey tries to clinch up.
Decon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Peevey gets caught flat footed, as Decon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Decon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decon trying to control the position from guard on top but Peevey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decon stands and throws Peevey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peevey is looking for a sweep.
Decon takes a little break here. Peevey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peevey is not content to let Decon control the position.
Decon controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peevey's legs.
Decon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Decon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Peevey gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peevey is staying active underneath Decon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peevey defending well though.
Decon trying to control from half guard but Peevey is working away.
Decon slows the pace down in half guard.
Decon seems to be looking for submissions.
Peevey gets full guard.
Decon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peevey looking for a sweep. Not yet Peevey, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peevey is still trying to improve position.
Decon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Decon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Decon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peevey to the mat! Peevey manages to get full guard.
Decon stays in close to Peevey's body and controls the position.
Peevey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Decon trying to control but Peevey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decon trying to control the position from guard on top but Peevey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peevey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peevey trying to keep a closed guard but Decon is proving a slippery customer.
Peevey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decon trying to control but Peevey is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decon misses with a series of wild punches.
Decon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peevey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Decon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peevey's guard.
Peevey keeping moving, preventing Decon from controlling successfully.
Decon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peevey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Decon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peevey keeping moving, preventing Decon from controlling successfully.
Decon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Decon being controlled here momentarily.
Peevey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Decon controls the pace.
Decon trying to control but Peevey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decon preventing the sweep.
Peevey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peevey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Decon tries to avoid it but Peevey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Decon to the ground. Decon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peevey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peevey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peevey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Peevey tries to counter it with a takedown but Decon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Decon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peevey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Decon.
Decon is taking a breather. Peevey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Evan Decon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peevey is controlling Decon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James Peevey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Decon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Decon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Decon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estaban Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Pepper had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Estaban Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Pepper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez is rocked!
A jab from Pepper finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Pepper scores with a counter punch that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Pepper smells blood - he's punishing Gonzalez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gonzalez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merklan Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Merklan Cold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merklan Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold misses with a two punch combination.
Cold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cold moves into the clinch.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Cold pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Cold.
Cold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray is rocked!
Cold cracks Murray with a nice body shot.
Cold digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray looks winded!
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Murray to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merklan Cold!
A less than humble Merklan Cold misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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