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KFC 5: Azevedo vs Shroud PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Bonnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Bonnet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Bonnet!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Huhrera .
Bonnet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huhrera counters with a nice body shot.
Hugo Bonnet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonnet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huhrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huhrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera is working Bonnet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huhrera .
Huhrera postures up and lands a big shot to Bonnet's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera 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.
Bonnet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonnet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Huhrera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huhrera tries to get out of the position.
Huhrera 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.
Bonnet trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera working for submissions but it's allowed Bonnet to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonnet pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bonnet thows a huge punch but Huhrera dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Bonnet's head to control him but Bonnet postures up.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huhrera is pressing down on Bonnet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonnet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Bonnet controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera has control of Bonnet's left arm, preventing Bonnet from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonnet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huhrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonnet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonnet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonnet tries to bum rush Huhrera with a series of wild strikes but Huhrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bonnet tries to counter it with a takedown but Huhrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huhrera scores with a hook to the body. Bonnet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huhrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huhrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bonnet managing to block the knees to the body from Huhrera .
Huhrera is pushing Bonnet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huhrera missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Huhrera effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonnet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huhrera scores with a one two! Bonnet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hugo Bonnet has been cut.
Bonnet is looking to clinch but Huhrera is avoiding it.
Bonnet drives through with a takedown into Huhrera 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huhrera controlling Bonnet's posture.
Huhrera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bonnet rolls with it to try and escape but Huhrera cranks on the arm and Bonnet is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yajson Mrar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mrar has chosen Sweet Dreams- Emily Browning as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yajson Mrar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw takes one on the button.
Mrar misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mrar misses with an uppercut
and Bradshaw counters with a nice body shot.
Mrar swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bradshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mrar.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar misses with a combination
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mrar throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bradshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mrar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw is looking to counter punch.
Mrar throws a hook but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
It looked like Bradshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bradshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mrar.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrar throws a right and a left that Bradshaw avoids nicely.
Mrar swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar throws a body punch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Bradshaw avoids them all with ease.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bradshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mrar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mrar takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Mrar misses with the combination.
Yajson Mrar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Mrar.
A quick step to the side and Bradshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Bradshaw backs away looking to recover.
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
Mrar connects with a crisp jab.
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
Mrar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mrar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
Mrar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mrar.
Bradshaw slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
Sloppy strikes from Mrar. Those never looked like landing.
Bradshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mrar lunges at Bradshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradshaw's hand.
Mrar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Mrar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradshaw misses its target.
We've been informed that Mrar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mrar swings widly with a right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mrar misses with a hook to the body
and Bradshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradshaw defending well as Mrar loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bradshaw might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mrar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Mrar misses with a wild combination.
Mrar throws a big shot that misses.
Bradshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yajson Mrar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Mrar misses with a double jab
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mrar throws a lazy right hand but Bradshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mrar misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Mrar.
Bradshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mrar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bradshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Mrar misses.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrar scores with a body shot.
Mrar swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Mrar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mrar swings widly with a right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradshaw misses its target.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Mrar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Mrar.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
Mrar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mrar misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bradshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bradshaw takes one to the chin there.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Bradshaw avoids it well.
Mrar throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mrar misses with a double jab.
Mrar loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
Yajson Mrar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrar swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Bradshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mrar.
Bradshaw is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrar misses with a hook to the body
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mrar misses the body punch
and Bradshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw throwing a counter right hand but Mrar manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Mrar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Mrar misses
and Bradshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrar throws a hook but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
Bradshaw is looking to counter punch.
Mrar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mrar misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
Mrar misses with a combination
and Bradshaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mrar thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mrar misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradshaw misses its target.
Mrar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range.
Bradshaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mrar tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mrar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mrar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradshaw misses its target.
A big left from Mrar misses.
Mrar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mrar lands a body shot.
Mrar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mrar.
Bradshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mrar lands with an uppercut that bounces Bradshaw off the cage and back into range.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrar throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mrar. Bradshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradshaw misses the target.
Mrar throws a right hand that Bradshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradshaw also avoids with ease.
Mrar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mrar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
A quick step to the side and Bradshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Mrar does no damage.
Mrar misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrar looks to throw the jab but Bradshaw is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bradshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mrar misses with a two punch combination.
Mrar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mrar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mrar.
A little feinted left hand from Bradshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mrar misses with a double jab
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mrar misses with a hook
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Mrar lands a right hook to the body.
Bradshaw slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mrar does no damage.
Bradshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mrar throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
Mrar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mrar misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Bradshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mrar.
Bill Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yajson Mrar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrar connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mrar.
Bradshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mrar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bradshaw staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yajson Mrar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mrar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Mrar!
During a confident post fight interview, Yajson Mrar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Varg Churchburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honda Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Varg Churchburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Honda Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Churchburn.
Suzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Churchburn.
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Churchburn breaks from the clinch.
Suzuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Churchburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Churchburn stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.
Churchburn gets to his feet. Suzuki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Churchburn missing with a left hand there. Suzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Churchburn scores with a jab.
Churchburn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchburn moves away from the strike by Suzuki.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Churchburn.
Suzuki is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchburn controls the position.
Churchburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Churchburn throws an off balance right hand
and Suzuki counters with a series of strikes. Churchburn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Churchburn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Churchburn seems content to control.
Churchburn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Honda Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchburn tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Churchburn. That did some damage!
Churchburn connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki tries to clinch but Churchburn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn rushes Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suzuki uses from the top position.
Suzuki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Churchburn's guard.
Churchburn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Suzuki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suzuki throws a leg kick but Churchburn checks it.
Suzuki lands a head kick!
Churchburn lands with a right hand.
Churchburn cracks Suzuki with an open hand slap.
Suzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Churchburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Churchburn has managed to clinch.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Churchburn throws knees to the body.
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Churchburn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Churchburn gets a clinch.
Churchburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
Churchburn pulls guard successfully.
Churchburn wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
Churchburn pushes Suzuki off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Suzuki coming out on top.
Suzuki walks into a jab.
Churchburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Churchburn throws a shot from downtown. Suzuki moves away and avoids it.
Churchburn throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
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 jab from Churchburn misses.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses.
Churchburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Churchburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.
Varg Churchburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suzuki looks winded!
Churchburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Churchburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki misses with a looping right.
Churchburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suzuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Churchburn connects with a crisp jab.
Churchburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suzuki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Churchburn moves out of range as Suzuki throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varg Churchburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Churchburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Suzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Churchburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki gets tackled into the cage by Churchburn. Churchburn maintains the clinch.
Churchburn goes for a takedown attempt but Suzuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suzuki blocks a jab.
Churchburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki lands a head kick. Churchburn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Churchburn moves into range and clinches up with Suzuki.
Churchburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Churchburn slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Churchburn manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchburn blocks a head kick by Suzuki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suzuki.
Suzuki wants to clinch.
Churchburn clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Churchburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suzuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suzuki slips a jab from Churchburn.
Churchburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suzuki.
Churchburn drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Churchburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki letting Churchburn take a breather here.
Churchburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suzuki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suzuki smiles and moves away.
Churchburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki wants to counter with a clinch but Churchburn pushes him away.
Suzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
Churchburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzuki stops a takedown attempt from Churchburn.
Churchburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn just leaning against Suzuki, taking a breather.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Churchburn.
Churchburn controlling the action here for a moment.
Churchburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Churchburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Suzuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Churchburn tries to clinch but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Churchburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Churchburn.
Churchburn looks to land a combination but Suzuki avoids it well.
Suzuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suzuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Suzuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Churchburn avoids the head kick by Suzuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Churchburn won't allow it.
Churchburn manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Churchburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suzuki has time to react.
Suzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to sprawl but Churchburn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suzuki is staying active underneath Churchburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Churchburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suzuki is looking to escape.
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 Varg Churchburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Churchburn misses with a combination
and Suzuki counters with a left and a right that stings Churchburn.
Churchburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Churchburn connects with a looping right hand.
Suzuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchburn misses with the combination.
Suzuki unleashes a big counter combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Churchburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.
Suzuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suzuki blocks a jab.
Churchburn drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchburn has Suzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Suzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
Varg Churchburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Churchburn lands an uppercut.
Churchburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchburn throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Churchburn avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suzuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Churchburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Churchburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki unleashes a big counter combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Honda Suzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchburn moves into the clinch.
Churchburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Churchburn has closed the distance and engaged Suzuki in a clinch.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Churchburn digs a right hand into Suzuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suzuki's gas tank.
Churchburn tries to pull guard but Suzuki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
Churchburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Churchburn misses with a few strikes 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!
Suzuki throws a leg kick but Churchburn checks it.
Churchburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Suzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suzuki, right into the meat.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchburn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Churchburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honda Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Churchburn dips to his left and cracks Suzuki with an uppercut!
Churchburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suzuki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Suzuki's face as Churchburn controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from escaping the position.
Suzuki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Churchburn staying calm.
Churchburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varg Churchburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Churchburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of Suzuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suzuki misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Churchburn.
Churchburn gets a clinch.
Churchburn pushes off an throws an elbow but Suzuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Honda Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Churchburn jumps into guard, dragging Suzuki to the mat.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Churchburn has a closed guard, preventing Suzuki from standing up.
Churchburn is controlling Suzuki's posture.
Churchburn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Suzuki has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varg Churchburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Churchburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varg Churchburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Etano Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reigns comes to the cage accompanied by X Gon' Give It to Ya- DMX. Thomas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Bad John. John Thomas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Etano Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Thomas lands.
It looks like Etano Reigns has been cut.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas gets caught napping as Reigns dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Reigns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reigns has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reigns is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Reigns's brow.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas loads up on a big left hand. Reigns felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thomas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reigns can't hide his disappointment, as Thomas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
Our winner, John Thomas, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Heke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heke has chosen Once were warriors as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Heke!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heke was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielsen.
Heke jabs Nielsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heke tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Heke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Nielsen to work.
Heke fails to pull guard.
Nielsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nielsen to keep the fight standing.
Bobo Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heke.
Heke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielsen misses with a punch to the body.
Nielsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heke backwards.
Heke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nielsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heke backwards.
Heke jumps guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heke tries to pull guard but Nielsen won't allow it.
Heke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielsen smiles and moves away.
Heke throws the left hand but Nielsen avoids the punch easily.
Nielsen misses the jab.
Heke looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.
Heke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nielsen's head.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heke avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Heke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heke manages to avoid it.
Heke scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Heke misses with some punches.
Nielsen gets through Heke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heke is trying to pull guard but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Heke has a couple of punches blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen lands with a left to the head.
Nielsen slowing the pace effectively.
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Heke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heke jumps into guard, dragging Nielsen to the mat.
Heke has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Heke has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen trying to control but Heke is working from the bottom.
Nielsen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heke trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Heke keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at BeeBuu MMA inform us that Heke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nielsen doesn't defend quickly enough and Heke has managed to lock this one up! Can Nielsen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Heke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Heke!
Jake Heke 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Jollen (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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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josef Jollen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jollen does no damage.
Jollen throws a head kick that misses.
McGillicutty avoids the head kick by Jollen.
Jollen throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McGillicutty misses its target.
Jollen throws a sloppy head kick
and McGillicutty counters with a straight right hand.
Jollen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from McGillicutty does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Jollen.
Jollen throws a sloppy head kick
and McGillicutty counters with a crisp one two that drops Jollen! McGillicutty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jollen to his feet! Jollen is in big trouble!
Jollen is rocked!
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!
Jollen walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jollen limp body while McGillicutty jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry McGillicutty!
After winning the bout, Larry McGillicutty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badir Housasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badir Housasi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Badir Housasi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Housasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Housasi counters with a two punch combo.
Velasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Housasi kicks Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Housasi circles away easily
and Housasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Housasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Housasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Housasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Housasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
Velasquez seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Housasi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Velasquez is backing up but Housasi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Velasquez covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Housasi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badir Housasi!
Badir Housasi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Dood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kit Dood's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Dood!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dood instigates a clinch.
Dood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Dood.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dood tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dood scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Dood.
Dood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dood wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dood tries to clinch up.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a hook. Dood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dood tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Dood off the cage and back into range.
Dood 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.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dood tries to clinch up.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kit Dood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Dood's head back.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Dood is rocked!
Dood wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dood is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Dood looks winded!
Dood gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Hunt!
Tim Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Cavalcanti Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Shroud (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Cavalcanti Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vick Shroud!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shroud throws out a loose jab but Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo attempts a counter takedown but Shroud avoids it well and moves away.
Shroud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Shroud feints the counter takedown.
Azevedo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shroud swivels and escapes.
Azevedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Cavalcanti Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shroud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azevedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shroud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shroud rolls with it to try and escape but Azevedo cranks on the arm and Shroud is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cavalcanti Azevedo!
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