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RFL 26: Seery vs Szczesny 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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147 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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163 cm
30
135 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Disgracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kerr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerr.
Disgracie slips a straight right by Kerr.
Disgracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Disgracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kerr catches Disgracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Disgracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kerr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Disgracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerr works the jab nicely.
Crunch! Kerr slams his shin into Disgracie's torso.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disgracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kerr!
Kerr swings for the body but Disgracie moves out of range.
Disgracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Kerr is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr misses with a straight right.
Disgracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerr.
Kerr tries to clinch but Disgracie moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerr.
Kerr throws a shot to the body.
Kerr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Kerr misses its intended target.
Kerr throws a body kick that misses.
Disgracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Disgracie checks a leg kick.
Disgracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Disgracie 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 Kerr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kerr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kerr looks to land a right hand but Disgracie moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kerr. Disgracie shrugs it off though.
Kerr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Disgracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Disgracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Disgracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disgracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Disgracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kerr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerr.
Kerr looks to land a combination but Disgracie avoids it well.
Kerr throws a right hand that misses
and Disgracie counters with a two punch combo.
Kerr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerr.
Disgracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Disgracie is predictable there
and Disgracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disgracie misses with a low kick.
Kerr lands a leg kick that knocks Disgracie off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Kerr misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kerr thows a leg kick but Disgracie checks it
and Disgracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kerr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kerr throws a chopping leg kick but Disgracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kerr. No joy for Disgracie on that attempt.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Disgracie.
A head kick by Disgracie misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerr clobbers Disgracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Disgracie gets tackled into the cage by Kerr. Kerr maintains the clinch.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
A right hand to the body from Kerr.
Disgracie goes for a takedown attempt but Kerr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Disgracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Disgracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
Kerr throws a lazy right hand but Disgracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Disgracie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Disgracie avoids the body shot from Kerr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a series of punches but Disgracie avoids them all with ease.
Disgracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kerr looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range.
Kerr checks a leg kick.
Kerr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie.
Disgracie misses with a head kick.
Disgracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kerr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick from Kerr misses.
Disgracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerr tried to score with a low kick but Disgracie checks it.
Kerr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kerr misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely.
Disgracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerr throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Kerr tries to land a leg kick but Disgracie saw it coming and moves away.
Kerr thumps Disgracie with a low kick.
Disgracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerr defends it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Disgracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Kerr finds it's way through Disgracie's defenses.
Wayne Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerr lunges at Disgracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Disgracie's hand.
Disgracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerr is just out of range.
Disgracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerr.
Kerr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie.
Kerr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disgracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kerr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Disgracie.
Kerr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Disgracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kerr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royce Disgracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disgracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kerr is out of range.
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Disgracie unleashes a big counter combination but Kerr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disgracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kerr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kerr slaps away a takedown attempt from Disgracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie tries to move into range but Kerr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kerr cracks the inside of Disgracie's front leg.
Disgracie fails with the takedown.
Kerr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kerr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr tries to work over Disgracie's front leg with a kick but Disgracie checks it.
Disgracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kerr blocks a leg kick.
Kerr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Disgracie just manages to avoid it.
Kerr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kerr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wayne Kerr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr tries to clinch there but Disgracie circles away.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disgracie can do to turn this around?
Kerr tries to bum rush Disgracie with a series of wild strikes but Disgracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerr stuffs the takedown.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Disgracie.
Kerr throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie slips under a jab from Kerr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Disgracie feints and as Kerr raises his hands in defense, Disgracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kerr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Disgracie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerr.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disgracie blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Kerr scores with a shoulder strike.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Kerr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie blocks a body shot from Kerr.
A short right from Kerr on the inside.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Still in the clinch, Kerr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Kerr.
Kerr pushes Disgracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr tries a body shot but Disgracie blocks it.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie tries to pull guard but Kerr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Disgracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerr smiles and moves away.
A combination from Kerr does no damage.
Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Disgracie circles away.
A clash of legs there as Kerr blocks the low kick.
It looked like Kerr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerr.
Kerr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Disgracie ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Disgracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Disgracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr scores with a jab to the head.
Kerr misses with a straight right.
Disgracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kerr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Royce Disgracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Kerr misses its intended target.
Disgracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerr.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Kerr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerr motions for Disgracie to come forward. Kerr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr lands a leg kick that knocks Disgracie off balance momentarily.
Disgracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Disgracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kerr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Disgracie looks for a takedown but Kerr sprawls well.
Kerr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Disgracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
Disgracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Kerr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr lands with a short shot to the head.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kerr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Disgracie.
Disgracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disgracie.
Kerr takes a swing at Disgracie's ribcage but misses.
Disgracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Kerr.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disgracie.
Disgracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kerr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Disgracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerr.
Disgracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kerr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disgracie checks a low kick from Kerr.
A swing and a miss from Kerr.
Disgracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Disgracie throws a low kick but Kerr avoids it.
A slow jab from Kerr misses its intended target.
Disgracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Disgracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerr counters with a body kick.
Kerr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disgracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerr tries to sprawl out of it but Disgracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerr tries to clinch up but Disgracie circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kerr.
Kerr throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie moves out of range as Kerr strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerr misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Disgracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerr, which made it look bad.
Kerr scores with a spinning back kick!
Disgracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kerr.
A head kick from Kerr lands but Disgracie takes it in his stride.
Disgracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Kerr misses the target.
Kerr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Disgracie's sensitive parts.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Disgracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr feints and then cracks Disgracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Disgracie down.
Kerr throws a lazy right hand but Disgracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kerr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Disgracie's head.
An inside leg kick from Kerr misses.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Disgracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disgracie unleashes a big counter combination but Kerr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr tried to score with a low kick but Disgracie checks it.
Disgracie has a takedown stuffed.
Disgracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kerr moves out of range easily.
That kick from Kerr tenderised Disgracie's leg. Disgracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Disgracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Kerr tried to score with a low kick but Disgracie checks it.
Kerr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Disgracie. That did some damage!
Royce Disgracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Kerr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerr lands a jab-cross combination.
Kerr connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kerr 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balor has chosen Monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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152 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finn Balor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon lands a nice looking body shot.
Balor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jon throws a hook but Balor blocks it.
Balor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balor under the eye.
Balor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Balor stands up over Jon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balor stopping the sweep attempt from Jon.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Jon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jon wants to sweep here but Balor controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jon keeping full guard, as Balor tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jon has Balor pulled in close to control his posture.
Jon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balor manages to get himself to full guard.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Jon from controlling successfully.
Jon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balor's head.
Balor looking for a sweep. Not yet Balor, not yet.
Balor is trying to control the position but Jon postures up.
Balor controlling the position.
Jon tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Balor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jon stopping the sweep attempt from Balor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jon is pushing down on Balor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balor is fighting to maintain full guard but Jon has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jon throwing strikes but missing.
Jon works over Balor with some ground and pound from guard.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balor is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jon is looking to take a break and control but Balor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balor is trying to get back to half guard.
Jon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Balor down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jon is trying to control the action in half guard but Balor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jon prevents Balor from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balor controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
Balor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jon stands up over Balor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.
Balor trying to keep a closed guard but Jon is proving a slippery customer.
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 Lil Jon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Jon.
Lil Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon takes a swing at Balor's ribcage but misses.
Jon backing away here, and Balor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balor throws an off balance right hand
and Jon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balor!
Jon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Balor is trying to improve his position.
Jon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balor can do to turn this around?
Jon working the head with strikes.
Balor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jon off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor struggling to land strikes to the head as Jon covers up.
Jon is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Balor. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Balor is not going to allow Jon to sit and survive in this position.
Jon trying to get back to his feet but Balor is in full control for now.
Balor is punishing Jon with strikes - can he finish him?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon wants to control his opponent's hands but Balor gets his hands free.
Balor scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jon is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Balor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Jon right now.
Balor struggling to land strikes to the head as Jon covers up.
Jon is trying to remain composed but Balor is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon rolls, trying to escape but Balor keeps control of the position.
Jon is taking damage to the body and head.
Balor missing with strikes from the back.
Jon can't escape the position.
Balor controls the action.
Balor is looking to control Jon but Jon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jon is trying to get back to his feet but Balor has full control of the position and if anything, Jon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon wants to control his opponent's hands but Balor gets his hands free.
Jon staying busy and making it hard for Balor to control.
Jon covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jon prevents Balor from getting a body triangle.
Even with his hooks in, Balor manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jon controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Balor lands a nice looking body shot.
Jon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Balor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jon.
Jon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balor can pounce on him.
Jon misses with an uppercut. Balor saw that one coming.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jon checks the leg kick.
Balor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jon.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Jon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jon misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Jon.
Balor drops his hands momentarily and Jon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balor lands a nice shot that snaps Jon's head back.
Jon looks to throw the jab but Balor is out of range.
Jon lands with a shot to the body.
Balor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jon swinging wildly here.
Balor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jon finds it's way round the side to connect with Balor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon misses with a wild body shot.
Balor dodges the punch combination from Jon.
Balor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to bum rush Balor with a series of wild strikes but Balor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balor connects with an inside leg kick.
Balor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
Balor misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
Balor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jon cracks Balor with an open hand slap.
Balor goes for a double leg but Jon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jon continues to drive forward.
Lil Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jon to score with a decent uppercut.
Balor connects with a nice looking jab.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Lil Jon is winning the standup battle so far.
Balor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon slaps away a takedown attempt from Balor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balor shoots for a takedown but Jon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lil Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Balor.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jon throws out the jab.
It seemed like Balor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balor is looking to clinch.
Balor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon tries to keep at a distance but Balor has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Balor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jon tries to pull guard but Balor won't allow it.
Jon blocks a body shot from Balor.
Jon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balor to keep the fight standing.
Balor misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor stops a takedown attempt from Jon.
Balor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jon's elbow.
Balor just leaning against Jon, taking a breather.
Jon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balor to keep the fight standing.
Balor looking for a takedown.
Jon tries to pull guard but Balor holds him up against the cage and eventually Jon drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lil Jon.
I think Jon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Jon!
A very excited looking Lil Jon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Lucassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arjen Lucassen 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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32
182 lbs
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184 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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjen Lucassen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen stuffs the takedown.
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucassen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucassen won't be happy with that.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucassen won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucassen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucassen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Lucassen tries to pass.
Lucassen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucassen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucassen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucassen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hoffman controls Lucassen momentarily but Lucassen frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
A jab lands there for Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucassen sprawls well. Lucassen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Lucassen avoids it well and moves away.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
Lucassen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lucassen cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoffman .
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucassen smiles and moves away.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucassen's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoffman 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucassen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucassen controls Hoffman momentarily but Hoffman frees himself.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Lucassen.
Hoffman postures up in Lucassen's guard and throws a big left but Lucassen blocks it.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucassen keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Albert Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucassen has his hands on Hoffman 's head, controlling the position.
Hoffman passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucassen's head.
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lucassen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lucassen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lucassen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lucassen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoffman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hoffman tries to buck Lucassen off but Lucassen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
Lucassen wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Lucassen wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Lucassen is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucassen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount.
Lucassen keeping control of the position.
Hoffman works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lucassen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lucassen!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoffman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen connects with a body shot.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman 's head backwards.
Lucassen connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucassen won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoffman tries for a kimura but Lucassen is defending well.
Lucassen struggling a bit here.
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucassen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucassen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucassen is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffman working for a triangle but Lucassen defends it easily.
Lucassen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucassen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lucassen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffman lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lucassen wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Lucassen controlling from the top position.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Lucassen is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucassen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucassen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoffman tries to bench press Lucassen off him but Lucassen keeps the position.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucassen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjen Lucassen.
I've got Lucassen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arjen Lucassen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. This should be fireworks!
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187 lbs
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177 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
McCormick is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis tries for a takedown but McCormick manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
McCormick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but McCormick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCormick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCormick misses with some punches.
McCormick trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCormick into the cage.
McCormick misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick misses with some punches.
McCormick misses with the head strike.
McCormick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCormick prevents a body shot from Davis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCormick misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
McCormick misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCormick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
McCormick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCormick is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Davis.
McCormick is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but McCormick defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis trying to advance position but McCormick counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands and throws McCormick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis controls the position from side control.
Davis landing strikes.
Davis in side control, throwing shots but McCormick defends.
Davis taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick wants to control but Davis postures up.
Davis takes a little break here. McCormick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick is not content to let Davis control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Ewen Davis 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.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis misses with a low kick.
McCormick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Davis is looking to clinch but McCormick is avoiding it.
It seemed like McCormick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCormick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCormick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but McCormick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Davis controlling from side mount.
Davis wants to control but McCormick is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCormick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Davis.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and McCormick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but McCormick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCormick defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by McCormick as he checks the leg kick.
McCormick connects with the punch.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but McCormick pushes him off.
Davis throws a front kick that sends McCormick stumbling back into the cage.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis misses with a takedown
letting McCormick counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
McCormick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davis is rocked!
McCormick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis moves out of range as McCormick strikes.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCormick defends well and Davis ends up having to push McCormick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis looks to clinch
and McCormick rattles Davis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Davis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McCormick dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Davis stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
After winning the bout, Kenny McCormick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ewen Davis had this to say: 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsay. Trail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsay looks to score with a jab to the body but Trail is just out of range.
Ramsay throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Trail.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trail! But no joy.
Ramsay throws a body shot but no joy.
Trail swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Ramsay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trail.
Trail darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Gordon Ramsay has been cut.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trail! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trail let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramsay lands a leg kick that knocks Trail off balance momentarily.
Ramsay connects with a leg kick. Trail looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Trail misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramsay has closed the distance and engaged Trail in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Trail.
Trail lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramsay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trail's defenses.
It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Good body shot from Trail.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trail.
Ramsay misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay blocks an uppercut.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Trail.
Trail misses with a body punch.
Trail pushes Ramsay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trail looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramsay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ramsay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramsay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail scores with a shot to the side of Ramsay's head.
Ramsay struggles to land a body shot inside as Trail controls his hands.
Ramsay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Trail - that landed with a thud.
Ramsay is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail lands a nice uppercut.
Ramsay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsay letting Trail take a breather here.
Trail misses with a punch to the body.
Trail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramsay presses Trail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsay misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay tries to work over Trail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trail leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Trail.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay is working Trail over against the cage.
Trail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Ramsay misses with a punch on the inside.
Trail takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trail tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Trail misses with a body punch.
Trail cracks Ramsay with a nice body shot.
Trail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsay tries a body shot but Trail blocks it.
Trail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trail avoids it.
Ramsay working aggressively here.
Ramsay swings wildly with an uppercut but Trail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsay blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Trail takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramsay.
Trail misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ramsay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trail misses with a body punch.
Ramsay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsay working aggressively here.
Trail blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsay is working Trail over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramsay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trails head.
Trail misses with a punch on the inside.
Trail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Trail.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramsay moves in looking to clinch but Trail pushes him off.
Ramsay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramsay has closed the distance and engaged Trail in a clinch.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon Ramsay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trail is working Ramsay over against the cage.
Trail lands a body shot.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Trail.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Ramsay tries to land knees in the clinch but Trail avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay misses with a knee to the head.
Ramsay has a couple of punches blocked by Trail.
Ramsay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
Trail pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Trail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trail lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Trail as the two fighters clinch.
Trail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramsay can't find room to land a body shot as Trail controls the action.
Trail is leaning against Ramsay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trail misses with a punch to the body.
Trail has Ramsay pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramsay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
Trail goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Ramsay lands a right hand.
Trail throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Trail lands a body shot.
Trail's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trail will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramsay up against the cage.
Trail swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramsay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Trail.
Trail stalls.
Trail gets through Ramsay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramsay.
Trail tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Trail prevents a body shot from Ramsay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Trail misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Trail - that landed with a thud.
Ramsay struggles to land a body shot inside as Trail controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Trail.
Trail lands a shot to the body.
Trail lands a body punch.
Trail is stalling here.
Good body shot from Trail.
Nice body punch from Trail - that landed with a thud.
Trail tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Trail back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Trail.
A body shot lands from Trail.
Trail lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trail struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail lands an uppercut.
Trail works on Ramsay's body with a couple of short punches.
Trail pushes Ramsay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trail pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trail stalling against the cage.
Trail just leaning against Ramsay, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trail blocks a body shot from Ramsay.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Trail.
Trail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramsay misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trail.
Ramsay tries a body shot but Trail blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cannondale Trail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ramsay throws a hook but Trail blocks it.
Trail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsay.
Trail jabs at Ramsay's body.
Ramsay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsay was well out of range. Poor timing from Trail.
Trail throws a series of punches but Ramsay avoids them all with ease.
Ramsay is looking to wear down Trail with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trail throws out the jab.
Ramsay connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay lands with a hook. Trail tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Trail.
Ramsay misses the shot to the body.
Trail works over Ramsay's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramsay is rocked!
Ramsay walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Trail swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cannondale Trail!
Cannondale Trail took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wait and Bleed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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189 lbs
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39
201 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teimosia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Teimosia as he connects with a hook.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Teimosia moved out of range nicely.
Teimosia works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Teimosia misses with a body shot.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Teimosia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buchanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teimosia rushes Buchanan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Buchanan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teimosia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teimosia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia wants to clinch.
Teimosia backing away here, and Buchanan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teimosia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buchanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teimosia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Buchanan's leg. Buchanan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Buchanan moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Buchanan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teimosia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teimosia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia dips to his left and cracks Buchanan with an uppercut!
Buchanan throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan lands a lovely overhand right.
Buchanan blocks a jab.
Teimosia scores with the left hand. Buchanan knows he should have avoided that one.
Teimosia jabs at Buchanan's body.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buchanan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Teimosia is working away.
Teimosia is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Teimosia is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Teimosia is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Teimosia is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Teimosia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Teimosia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teimosia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buchanan lands strikes from half guard.
Teimosia is controlling Buchanan's trapped leg to prevent Buchanan from advancing to side control.
Buchanan throwing shots but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia 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.
Teimosia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buchanan. Buchanan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buchanan stuns Teimosia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but Teimosia has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.
Teimosia cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Buchanan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan tries to land knees in the clinch but Teimosia avoids the damage to the body.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teimosia pushes Buchanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buchanan with a knee to the head.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan blocking some punches.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
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!
Buchanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Teimosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Teimosia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buchanan looking to throw knees to the head but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Teimosia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teimosia lands a big right hand! Buchanan is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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World class 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
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyyp connects with a jab.
Tyyp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries a low kick but Tyyp avoids it.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyyp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyyp misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyyp with a hook.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyyp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Tyyp throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Tyyp. Tyyp maintains the clinch.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyyp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyyp or not.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Tyyp is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyyp.
Tyyp is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyyp has his back to the cage.
Anderson pushes Tyyp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Tyyp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyyp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyyp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyyp throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyyp's head.
Tyyp takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Tyyp throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Tyyp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Tyyp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyyp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Tyyp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Tyyp. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyyp is defended easily by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tyyp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Tyyp.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson slips under a jab from Tyyp.
A head kick misses from Tyyp.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Tyyp throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
Tyyp tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyyp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyyp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Tyyp.
The fighters circling - Tyyp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyyp checks a low kick from Anderson.
Tyyp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyyp.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mingi Tyyp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyyp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Tyyp was not able to check.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyyp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Tyyp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson tests Tyyp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyyp lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tyyp moved out of range nicely.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Tyyp knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyyp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyyp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyyp misses with a straight right.
As Tyyp backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Tyyp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyyp moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
Tyyp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyyp walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Tyyp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
Tyyp swings widly with a right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Tyyp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyyp slips a straight right by Anderson.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyyp's head backwards.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Tyyp ducks down to avoid it.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyyp slips a straight right by Anderson.
Tyyp tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyyp defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab-cross combination lands for Anderson and sends Tyyp crashing to the mat! Anderson follows him down to the mat - Tyyp regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Tyyp is rocked!
It looks like Mingi Tyyp has been cut.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyyp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyyp is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Tyyp felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyyp can do to turn this around?
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyyp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyyp taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Tyyp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tyyp quite badly. Tyyp pulls Anderson in close trying to recover. Anderson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tyyp on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tyyp doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Anderson!
After winning the bout, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seery is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by An Irish Pub Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seery misses with a looping left.
Seery checks a leg kick nicely.
Seery wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Seery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Seery.
Seery takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Szczęsny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery is working Szczęsny over against the cage.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery misses with a body punch.
Seery dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seery.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Seery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seery.
Seery dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the head.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery tries to circle away but Szczęsny has him pinned against the cage.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seery has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Szczęsny seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seery can turn it around.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has Seery pressed against the cage, preventing Seery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seery lands a nice shot to the body.
Seery taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Seery is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Seery is pushing Szczęsny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seery's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Seery controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
Seery digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seery effectively controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Szczęsny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Seery's body. Seery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seery misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seery looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Seery takes it in his stride.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Seery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szczęsny's head backwards.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Seery misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seery avoiding damage as Szczęsny throws knees to the body.
Seery taking a breather.
Patrick Seery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szczęsny up against the cage.
Seery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Seery is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Seery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczęsny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Seery stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
Seery struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczęsny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seery backwards.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Seery.
Seery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Seery has Szczęsny pushed against the cage.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seery avoids it.
Seery stalling the fight.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery misses with some punches.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Szczęsny up against the cage.
Seery lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Seery is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Seery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Seery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seery has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
Seery pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Seery 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Seery 's eye.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Seery in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
Seery slowing the pace effectively.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery is stalling here.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Seery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Szczęsny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Seery.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seery avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Seery tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seery.
Seery lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Seery.
Seery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Seery avoiding damage.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Seery.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery is trying to push Szczęsny away but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seery has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
Seery is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Seery into the cage.
Seery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery stalling in the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seery has Szczęsny pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Patrick Seery.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Seery's knee but Seery avoids it well.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.
Seery sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny pushes Seery away with a front kick.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Seery.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Seery blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Seery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Seery.
I've got Seery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Seery!
Patrick Seery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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