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TIT 21 - Battock v Bell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugen Von Bohm Bawerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eugen Von Bohm Bawerk!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohm Bawerk shoots and misses
and Ubereem counters with a straight right hand.
Bohm Bawerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ubereem is fending him off so far but Bohm Bawerk persists. Nope, Ubereem circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohm Bawerk shoots in but Ubereem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jon Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugen Von Bohm Bawerk.
Bohm Bawerk tries for a takedown but Ubereem circles away easily
and Ubereem counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bohm Bawerk! Ubereem lets Bohm Bawerk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bohm Bawerk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohm Bawerk is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bohm Bawerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bohm Bawerk.
Bohm Bawerk tries for a takedown but Ubereem circles away easily
and Ubereem counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bohm Bawerk badly! He tries to strike back but Ubereem puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bohm Bawerk out cold! Oh man, Bohm Bawerk will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Ubereem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Talisay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Sirinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Talisay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Talisay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Sirinto!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirinto wants to clinch
and Talisay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Talisay.
Talisay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sirinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirinto is trying to keep Talisay in close.
Talisay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sirinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talisay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirinto trying to keep a closed guard but Talisay is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Talisay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Talisay tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirinto is retaining full guard.
Talisay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sirinto darts in trying to clinch
and Talisay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sirinto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talisay taking a breather here.
Sirinto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Talisay has hold of Sirinto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sirinto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Talisay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sirinto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Talisay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sirinto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talisay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sirinto, who protects the arm well.
Talisay trying to control the action but Sirinto is working from the bottom.
Sirinto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Talisay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Talisay wants to finish this one by submission but Sirinto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Talisay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirinto is trying to escape the mount but Talisay keeps good control and instead manages to take Sirinto's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirinto showing good submission defense here.
Talisay has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sirinto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Sirinto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talisay trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Talisay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Talisay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sirinto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talisay somewhat.
Sirinto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ricardo Talisay has been cut.
Sirinto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talisay pushing down on Sirinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Talisay 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.
Talisay is looking to advance position but Sirinto won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirinto wants to control but Talisay is keeping busy.
Talisay prevents Sirinto from improving his position.
Talisay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two 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.
Talisay looking for a guillotine from mount but Sirinto is having none of it.
Talisay quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Talisay but it's paid off an Sirinto is forced to tap! Nice work by Talisay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Talisay!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nucombe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nucombe misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Osiris misses with a hook to the body
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osiris tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head.
Nucombe pushes Osiris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Osiris is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osiris is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nucombe working the clinch nicely. Osiris is working for position but Nucombe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Osiris crumples up against the cage and Nucombe lands two more shots before the ref can save Osiris! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxxy Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Goode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxxy Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goode!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Goode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby lands with a cross.
Baby lands a jab to Goode's midsection.
Goode moves out of range of the strikes.
Baby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweatshop in the buildup to the fight.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goode thinking.
Goode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baby misses with an uppercut
and Goode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Goode misses with a wild body shot.
Baby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goode, pushing him back against the cage.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Goode.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Goode.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goode blocks a body shot from Baby.
Goode misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode takes a shot to the head.
Baby tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Goode blocks a body shot from Baby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baby.
Baby lands a left hand.
Goode stalling against the cage.
Goode lands with a right to the head.
Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Baby as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goode scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Goode fails to land.
Baby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baby misses with a body punch.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode blocking some punches.
Baby working aggressively here.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goode taking a breather.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goode has a couple of punches blocked by Baby.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goode misses with the head strike.
Baby is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baby can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Goode wants to stall.
Baby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Goode.
Baby tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goode lands a hook that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode blocks a body shot from Baby.
A short right from Baby.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Baby blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Goode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Baby can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Goode blocks a body shot from Baby.
Goode misses with the head strike.
Baby lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goode.
Baby can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goode.
Baby cracks Goode with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goode lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baby tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby misses with a punch to the body.
Goode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
A short left from Baby.
Baby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goode blocking some punches.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baby misses with a punch to the body.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby misses with the head strike.
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxxy Baby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
A hook to the body from Baby.
Still in the clinch, Goode scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Goode lands an elbow inside that Baby shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Baby gets through Goode's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baby blocking some punches.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goode can do to turn this around?
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baby lands with a left to the head.
Baby working aggressively here.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode looking to stall.
Baby misses with the head strike.
Goode misses with some punches.
Baby tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goode blocks a body shot from Baby.
Baby misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Goode.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Goode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Goode working aggressively here.
Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode effectively controlling the action here.
Goode scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baby cracks Goode with a nice body shot.
Goode prevents a body shot from Baby.
A nice left hand lands by Baby.
Baby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baby scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby takes an elbow to the temple.
Baby pushes Goode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goode.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goode lands with a left to the head.
Goode prevents a body shot from Baby.
Baby can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Baby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode prevents a body shot from Baby.
Baby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baby lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baby, as that shot connected.
Goode is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baby tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goode missing with a left hand there. Baby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Baby. That snapped Goode's head back.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Baby.
Baby misses with a body shot
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
Goode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby moves away.
Goode looks to land a left hand but Baby moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Baby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby misses with a straight right.
Baby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Baby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
Baby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goode.
Goode stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goode has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby scores with a nice strike.
Baby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Baby.
Baby slips a straight right by Goode.
Baby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goode manages to circle out of the way.
Baby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goode with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baby blocks a jab.
Baby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goode defending well as Baby loads up on a big left hand.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baby was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby slips a straight right by Goode.
Goode moves away from the strike by Baby.
Goode let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baby avoids the body shot from Goode.
Baby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baby clinches with his opponent.
Baby working aggressively here.
Maxxy Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baby misses with a punch to the body.
Baby has Goode pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby avoids the elbow strike from Goode, against the cage.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goode stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Baby.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goode throws an elbow but misses.
Baby blocks an elbow strike from Goode.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with the head strike.
David Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goode throws a head punch that misses.
Baby misses with some punches.
Goode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Baby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Baby - that landed with a thud.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxxy Baby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baby 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxxy Baby!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxxy Baby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moore (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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265 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Moore!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain misses with an uppercut
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mountain clinches with his opponent.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Mountain cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Moore tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mountain.
Moore misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Mountain is working Moore over against the cage.
Moore looks winded!
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mountain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
Moore is rocked!
Mountain dips a shoulder and cracks Moore with a mighty uppercut! Moore falls back against the cage and Mountain unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moore is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mountain screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Space Mountain!
A victorious Space Mountain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofil Poplawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Battery. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teofil Poplawski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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192 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teofil Poplawski!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poplawski dives in and grabs Vasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes down on Poplawski's head and hops out.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teofil Poplawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Vasquez misses with the combination.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poplawski tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Teofil Poplawski has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Poplawski with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Vasquez motions for Poplawski to come forward. Vasquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poplawski looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
Juan Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teofil Poplawski.
No luck for Poplawski with that takedown attempt.
Vasquez lands a jab to Poplawski's midsection.
Poplawski looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poplawski at a distance.
Vasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Vasquez lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Poplawski - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Vasquez!
An out of breath Juan Vasquez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesley Chow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Mills!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Chow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
Mills has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chow gets caught flat footed, as Mills shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chow controls Mills momentarily but Mills frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills passes Chow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mills is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chow as he works his way to full guard.
Chow looking for a triangle here. Mills is fighting it but it looks tight! Chow pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mills is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lesley Chow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fawce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Fawce!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fawce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rossi clinches up with Fawce and pushes him back against the cage.
Fawce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fawce jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fawce has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rossi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fawce has tightened it up now! Rossi 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 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Fawce!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Fawce made sure he mentioned After School Syndicate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Ribeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Bates!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates connects with a body shot that sends Ribeiro's belly button to the back.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Bates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribeiro checks it well.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Bates counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates lands a nice hook to Ribeiro's body. Ribeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bates thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Bates cracks the inside of Ribeiro's front leg.
Bates throws a leg kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
Bates slowing the pace effectively.
Ribeiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Ribeiro lands a body punch.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Bates holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates staying out of range there.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates connects with the punch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Bates misses with a hook to the body
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates misses with a leg kick.
Ribeiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joel Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a chopping leg kick but Ribeiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribeiro misses the target.
A jab from Bates does it's job there.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Nice uppercut there from Ribeiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Bates.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates tries to land a leg kick but Ribeiro saw it coming and moves away.
Ribeiro with a hook.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Bates stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ribeiro fails to land.
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Bates stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro pulls Bates into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ribeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates with a hook.
Bates thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ribeiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Bates throws out a counter right but Ribeiro avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
A little jabbing left from Bates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Bates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ribeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!
Bates throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Bates really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bates scores with a jab.
Edson Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to counter punch.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Bates misses its intended target.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Bates lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection.
Ribeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro misses the body punch
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates throws a leg kick but Ribeiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates misses with a hook.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Bates lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Bates dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Bates.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bates misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro misses with a left hand
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A short right from Bates.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edson Ribeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates leaning against his opponent.
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bates should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Bates 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 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Edson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Battock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzziel Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzziel Bell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Battock's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Battock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uzziel Bell!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Battock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Battock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bell blocks the leg kick.
Bell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell wants to clinch but Battock slips to the side
and Battock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell rushes Battock and presses him up against the cage.
Bell tries to pull guard but Battock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bell gets control of Battock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Battock defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Battock is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Battock is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uzziel Bell!
Uzziel Bell is the new lightweight champion!
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