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StrikeForce Union #68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Bolt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Smash Punch!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punch tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punch to the ground. Punch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Punch rushes Bolt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Punch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Bolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punch pinned against the cage. Punch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
Bolt checks a low kick from Punch.
Bolt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Punch manages to circle out of the way.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolt gets caught napping as Punch dives in and scores a takedown. Bolt manages to retain guard.
Punch content to stall in guard here.
Punch throwing strikes but missing.
Bolt trying to control the position.
Punch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Punch scores with a shot to the body.
Punch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch throws a series of strikes that have Bolt backpedaling.
Punch dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolt tries to counter by clinching up but Punch breaks away and moves out of range.
Bolt dives in for a single leg takedown but Punch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Punch closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolt eats them both and turns towards Punch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Punch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bolt is rocked!
Punch jabs Bolt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Punch cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs.
Punch looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a big counter combination but Punch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Punch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch drops Bolt with a beautiful combination! Bolt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Punch is looking for the KO!
Oh Bolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolt misses with a double jab.
Punch misses with a head kick.
Punch plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bolt swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bolt face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smash Punch!
An out of breath Smash Punch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Radson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Lucas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuel Radson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucas was covering up waiting for the punch and Radson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Radson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lucas has clasped his hands together around Radson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Radson wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura but Radson is defending well.
Radson punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radson is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Radson avoid being mounted?
Radson tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
Radson has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radson tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
Radson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Radson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Radson to get to his feet.
Radson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
Radson decides to stand up.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Radson's leg. Radson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Radson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucas pushes Radson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas thuds his shin into the meat of Radson's side.
Radson looks winded!
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Radson.
Radson tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Radson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lucas 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.
Radson is looking to clinch.
Lucas pushes Radson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Radson won't allow it.
Radson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Radson slows the pace down.
Radson laying and praying for a moment but Lucas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lucas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Radson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lucas has clasped his hands together around Radson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Lucas stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas working the ground and pound.
Radson can't do much from the bottom here.
Radson looking for a sweep but Lucas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lucas wants to finish this one by submission but Radson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lucas.
Lucas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lucas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Radson turns into him and now he's in Lucas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking to control but Radson passes into half guard.
Lucas trying to control here.
Radson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Radson is looking for a kimura here.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Lucas moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking for a triangle but Radson pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucas is pulling down on Radson's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radson defends it easily.
Radson trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Radson preventing the sweep.
Radson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Radson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lucas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lucas scores with a takedown into Radson's guard.
Radson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lucas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lucas has Radson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lucas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Radson regains guard.
Radson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him.
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Radson.
Radson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radson is adopting a defensive guard.
Radson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucas won't allow Radson to pass to mount.
Radson wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control here.
Lucas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Radson. Oh but Lucas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Radson goes limp - he's gone! Lucas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Lucas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coach Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Till I Collapse - Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coach Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jameson stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Hardy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jameson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jameson.
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jameson lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameson will feel that in the morning.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Jameson.
Jameson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Jameson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Jameson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jameson.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jameson on the inside.
Jameson stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Jameson controls the action.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Jameson.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jameson tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy works on Jameson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jameson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Jameson lands with a right to the head.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jameson.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Jameson backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Jameson misses the target.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Jameson with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardy - that will leave a mark!
Jameson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Jameson.
Coach Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jameson throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Jameson tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Jameson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jameson scores with a leg kick.
Jameson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jameson.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Jameson had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameson is just out of range.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jameson or not.
Jameson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Jameson stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Jameson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jameson prevents a body shot from Hardy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy cracks Jameson with a nice body shot.
Jameson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy is leaning against Jameson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jameson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Jameson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy takes one on the button.
Jameson throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Jameson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Hardy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jameson connects with a high kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses
and Jameson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jameson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jameson.
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!
Jameson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jameson prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Jameson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jameson controls his hands.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Jameson takes a shot to the head.
Jameson tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacob Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jameson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jameson.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jameson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jameson tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Jameson working aggressively here.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Jameson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy presses Jameson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Jameson misses with some punches.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Jameson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Jameson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Coach Jameson has been cut.
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jameson thinking.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Jameson is rocked!
Hardy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jameson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hardy follows Jameson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Jacob Hardy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Uriah Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taquses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taquses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taquses trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Taquses looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Taquses 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taquses dives into side control.
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Taquses is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taquses thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taquses remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taquses tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taquses content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taquses tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes tries to escape but Taquses is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taquses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taquses asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taquses tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taquses trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Taquses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taquses gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes kicks Taquses off and gets to his feet.
Taquses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taquses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taquses counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Taquses circles away.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taquses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taquses has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Taquses drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taquses is controlling him.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taquses postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taquses, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taquses has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
After the fight, Oliver Taquses was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akio Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akio Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mori manages to avoid it.
Granger digs a good hook to Mori's body.
Mori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Mori finds it's target.
Mori misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Mori lands with a nice body punch.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mori on the side of the head.
Mori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger misses the jab.
Mori throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Mori tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Mori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Granger.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Mori takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger slips under a jab from Mori.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger lands a nice hook to Mori's body. Mori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger thuds his right hand into Mori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mori.
Granger's corner calls for a 1-2. Granger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Mori seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mori looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Mori tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger slips under a jab from Mori.
Mori is looking to clinch.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori tries to counter by clinching up but Granger breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mori lands with a nice body punch.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
As Mori backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Mori manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Granger.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Mori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mori avoids it with no problem.
Mori walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Mori misses with a hook
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger lands with a slapping head kick.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mori.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Mori misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mori cracks Granger with a good jab.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mori misses with a hook to the body
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger lands a jab-cross combination.
Mori rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mori punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mori.
Mori 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.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger scores with the left hand. Mori knows he should have avoided that one.
Mori misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a big counter head kick but Mori avoids it with no problem.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Mori.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Mori closes the distance looking to clinch
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mori moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Mori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Mori tries to counter by clinching up but Granger breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Granger.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger is looking for the big counter here.
Mori misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Mori connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Granger.
Granger misses with a looping right.
A big right from Mori misses.
Granger throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Mori throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Mori's ribs.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Mori counters with a stiff right hand.
Mori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Granger misses.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Mori dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Granger defending well as Mori loads up on a big left hand.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mori misses with an uppercut
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori slips under a jab.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mori clinches up against the cage.
Granger tries to break free but Mori pushes him back against the cage.
Granger scores with a shot to the side of Mori's head.
Mori struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Mori is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Mori.
Mori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mori misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Mori.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mori.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mori has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granger managing to block the knees to the body from Mori.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mori leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Granger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Mori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Mori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Mori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Mori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mori lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Granger, pushing him back against the cage.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
Mori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mori prevents Granger from breaking the clinch.
Mori tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger tries to work over Mori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Mori's head back.
Granger defending well as Mori loads up on a big left hand.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori moves away from the strike by Granger.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mori misses with a hook.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akio Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori avoids the body shot from Granger.
Mori lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mori clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mori ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mori scores with a shot to the body.
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mori throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger scores with a hook.
Mori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mori throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Mori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mori scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Granger.
I've got Granger 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger!
After the fight, Pete Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Engilsh Wrench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrench's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crazy Train. Gracie has chosen America Fuck Yeah as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Engilsh Wrench!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrench shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wrench was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wrench throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wrench thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrench wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wrench's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wrench postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Wrench is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Wrench's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrench works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wrench controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrench is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wrench in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrench thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrench wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Wrench is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wrench won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wrench wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wrench sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Wrench in close to prevent any damage.
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Wrench drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Wrench off! Wrench jumps back into Gracie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrench looking to control.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.
Gracie 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.
Wrench bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wrench preventing the sweep.
Gracie has his foot on Wrench's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrench works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrench lands a couple of elbows.
Wrench throwing strikes but missing.
Wrench throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wrench controlling him for the moment.
Wrench is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wrench with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrench tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has his hands on Wrench's head, controlling the position.
Wrench trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrench manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Engilsh Wrench will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrench shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Wrench's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrench looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wrench looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Wrench persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Wrench on that attempt.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wrench regains guard.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wrench is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wrench manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wrench's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up in Wrench's guard and throws a big left but Wrench blocks it.
Wrench is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wrench looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrench avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.
Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.
Gracie works over Wrench with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wrench keeps moving.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up over Wrench, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wrench throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrench working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrench escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wrench's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wrench looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrench is out of range.
Wrench fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrench looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Wrench shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrench is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wrench doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrench defending well though.
Wrench looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wrench defends it well.
Wrench looking for submissions off his back.
Wrench keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Wrench is defending well.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrench working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie working for a submission but Wrench is keeping him at bay.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Wrench bucks and avoids them well.
Wrench is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Wrench holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wrench bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wrench preventing the sweep.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrench gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrench drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrench jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Wrench postures up.
Wrench wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrench's guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrench has wrist control.
Wrench has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wrench is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stays in close to Wrench's body and controls the position.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control but Wrench is working from the bottom.
Wrench throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Armando Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Edgy Brah I am coming for you, you better be ready for a fight or I will plant you on the mat. Armando walks down the cage and out of the arena.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (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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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrett!
Souza working away.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrett, who protects the arm well.
Souza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garrett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Souza yanks on the arm and Garrett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Souza!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Souza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Winkle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook clinches with his opponent.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBonebrook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from McBonebrook.
A hook to the body from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBonebrook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McBonebrook manages to end up in side control.
Winkle is looking to reverse the position.
Winkle is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom here.
McBonebrook just content to control the position.
Winkle wants to control but McBonebrook postures up.
Winkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McBonebrook off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy McBonebrook right now.
Winkle has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McBonebrook is in real trouble here. Winkle gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McBonebrook is tapping out! Winkle wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winkle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Lilley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiang has chosen Volbeat - A Warrior's Call as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derek Lilley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heng Jiang's chin.
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25
162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Lilley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Heng Jiang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Lilley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lilley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lilley sets himself, and Jiang steps forward looking for the clinch! Lilley avoids it this time.
Lilley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lilley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Lilley's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lilley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Lilley.
Lilley misses with a body shot.
Heng Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang lands a big head kick that sends Lilley tumbling to the mat! Jiang takes a step backwards and waves Lilley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lilley is rocked!
It looks like Derek Lilley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilley scores with a body shot.
Oh Lilley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lilley is just out of range.
Lilley lunges at Jiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiang's hand.
Jiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lilley.
Lilley seems to have got his legs back now.
Lilley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
Jiang motions for Lilley to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lilley works Jiang's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Lilley. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Lilley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiang slips a straight right by Lilley.
A jab from Jiang misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lilley.
Jiang shoots in looking for a takedown but Lilley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Lilley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derek Lilley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiang. That did some damage!
Lilley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lilley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lilley blocks a head kick by Jiang.
Jiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lilley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jiang at a distance.
Lilley moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Lilley scores with a jab. Jiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jiang keeps Lilley at a distance using the push kick.
Jiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lilley sprawling to the canvas! Lilley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jiang finish him?!
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!
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lilley gets a clinch.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lilley avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
A short right from Jiang on the inside.
Lilley prevents a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Lilley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lilley takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Lilley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lilley blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lilley misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jiang lands an elbow inside.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Lilley's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Jiang.
Jiang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lilley throws a head punch that misses.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Lilley has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lilley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Derek Lilley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heng Jiang.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lilley blocks it with crossed arms.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lilley.
Lilley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lilley tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lilley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lilley misses with an elbow over the top.
Lilley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jiangs head.
Lilley presses Jiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lilley working aggressively here.
Lilley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lilley avoids it.
Lilley misses with the head strike.
Jiang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Lilley.
Jiang lands with a light punch inside.
Lilley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lilley regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiang is one step ahead there.
Jiang wants to control from the top but Lilley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lilley controlling Jiang's posture.
Jiang looking to sit in guard and control but Lilley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heng Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Lilley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lilley takes one to the side of the head.
Lilley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lilley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang misses with a body shot
and Lilley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lilley, right into the meat.
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Lilley in a clinch.
Lilley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jiang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lilley's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lilley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Lilley - that landed with a thud.
Lilley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang is working Lilley over against the cage.
Lilley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lilley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lilley throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilley lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lilley on the inside.
Lilley throws a head punch that misses.
Lilley lands a shot to the body.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lilley backwards.
Lilley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Jiang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jiang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lilley prevents it.
Derek Lilley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heng Jiang.
Jiang tries a body shot but Lilley blocks it.
Jiang has Lilley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lilley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lilley scores with a shot to the side of Jiang's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Lilley working aggressively here.
Lilley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lilley blocking some punches.
Lilley lands a left hand.
It looks like Heng Jiang has been cut.
Jiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Lilley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lilley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lilley.
Jiang is breathing heavily.
Lilley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lilley scores a nice knee to the body.
Lilley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang is rocked!
A short uppercut from Lilley.
Jiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilley finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Lilley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lilley lands a shot to the body.
Lilley lands a shot to the body.
Jiang takes an elbow to the temple.
Lilley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jiang with a big uppercut! Jiang tries to clinch up but Lilley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jiang to the mat! Jiang covers up and Lilley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Lilley!
Derek Lilley retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. Kvasir has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. Djin Kvasir looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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174 lbs
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171 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottis Toole Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toole Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toole Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toole Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Kvasir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kvasir tries for a takedown but Toole Jr circles away easily
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toole Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toole Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvasir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kvasir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ottis Toole Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djin Kvasir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole Jr tests Kvasir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvasir walks into a left hand.
Toole Jr with a hook.
Toole Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toole Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Toole Jr cracks Kvasir with an open hand slap.
Toole Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Toole Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr lands a two punch combo.
Toole Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Toole Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kvasir looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvasir has his takedown stuffed
and Toole Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Toole Jr as he connects with a hook.
Toole Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kvasir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toole Jr lands an overhand right.
Kvasir is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toole Jr with a nice cross.
Kvasir is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole Jr finish him?
Toole Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kvasir to the canvas! Kvasir doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Toole Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole Jr!
After the big win, Ottis Toole Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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