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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Marcell (ranked 5778 p4p, 199 weight class) and Magnus Fjeld (ranked 4868 p4p, 178 weight class). Fjeld comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Little Big - Big Dick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Magnus Fjeld has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niko Marcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Fjeld!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fjeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcell is controlling him.
Marcell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fjeld is rocked!
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjeld is still in real trouble! Can Marcell finish him?
Marcell prevents Fjeld from getting back to his feet.
Fjeld manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fjeld tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcell defends well and Fjeld ends up having to push Marcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fjeld seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
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!
Fjeld is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcell postures up and lands a big shot to Fjeld's brow.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcell stands up over Fjeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fjeld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld trying to keep a closed guard but Marcell is proving a slippery customer.
Marcell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fjeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcell drops back looking for a leg! Fjeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjeld manages to kick Marcell off! Marcell jumps back into Fjeld's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcell is in close to Fjeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marcell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fjeld dives on top into guard.
Marcell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcell tries to get out of the position.
Marcell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcell controlling the position.
Marcell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcell wants to sweep here but Fjeld controlling him for the moment.
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjeld is one step ahead there.
Marcell managing to control the position.
Marcell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjeld defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Marcell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crunch! Fjeld slams his shin into Marcell's torso.
Fjeld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcell.
Fjeld gets a double leg takedown into Marcell's guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of elbows.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niko Marcell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjeld.
Fjeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fjeld is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjeld wants to control from the top but Marcell keeps moving.
Fjeld would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of digs.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjeld throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily.
Fjeld gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjeld throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marcell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fjeld did well to prevent Marcell getting side control.
Marcell working Fjeld over with strikes.
Marcell trying to control from half guard but Fjeld is working away.
Fjeld wants to get back to his feet.
Fjeld taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard.
Marcell stops Fjeld from getting back to his feet.
Fjeld kicks off Marcell and gets to his feet.
Marcell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjeld throws out the jab.
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell distracts Fjeld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fjeld looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fjeld looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fjeld!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marcell looking for a sweep but Fjeld has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell regains half guard.
Fjeld stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marcell to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Fjeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marcell slips under a jab from Fjeld.
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Fjeld wants to sweep here but Marcell controlling him for the moment.
Marcell with a nice head shot there.
Marcell trying to control but Fjeld is working from the bottom.
Fjeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjeld, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjeld is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fjeld wants to stand but Marcell is controlling the position.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcell is pushing down on Fjeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fjeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fjeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fjeld is staying active underneath Marcell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcell is looking for a kimura but Fjeld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcell to get the leverage.
Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell is keen to just control but Fjeld is a slippery customer.
Fjeld pushes Marcell off looking to stand but Marcell dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fjeld is in trouble now - Marcell has advanced to mount!
Marcell landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell looking to finish Fjeld with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fjeld!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcell lands a couple of good shots and Fjeld has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marcell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld turns into Marcell and is now in his guard.
Fjeld working some strikes from top position.
Marcell is trying to keep Fjeld in close.
Marcell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily.
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjeld stands up from Marcell's guard - Fjeld perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marcell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjeld wants to control but Marcell postures up.
Marcell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
In his post fight interview, Niko Marcell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sewer Rat (ranked 3113 p4p, 369 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 2932 p4p, 354 weight class). Valentine has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sewer Rat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rat.
Oooooh!!! Rat has knocked Valentine down with a huge combo! Rat steps away and waves a wobbly Valentine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Rat swinging wildly here.
Rat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Rat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Rat avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentine.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valentine obliges.
Rat is breathing heavily.
Valentine connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Rat blocks it.
Valentine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rat can't fight it off and eventually Valentine manages to take the fight to the floor. Rat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine won't allow Rat to sweep him here.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine works over Rat with some ground and pound from guard.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rat's head.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Valentine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rat dives on top into guard.
Valentine has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Valentine has tightened it up now! Rat 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 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corwin Valentine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Corwin Valentine thanked Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 2171 p4p, 246 weight class) and Marcio Alvarez (ranked 2435 p4p, 270 weight class). Alvarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Made in Brazil. This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens scores with a hook.
We've been informed that Alvarez 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.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Valens.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Valens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Valens steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens.
Alvarez defending well as Valens loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Valens.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez shoots in but Valens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valens loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valens's guard.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Valens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Valens to get to half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valens defends well.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Valens slips an elbow through the middle.
Valens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valens prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Paul Valens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Valens.
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Valens.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens blocks a jab.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Valens throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Valens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Valens misses.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valens dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Valens lands with a shot to the body.
Valens throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Valens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valens clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
And Valens counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Valens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Valens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Valens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valens pinned against the cage. Valens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Valens misses the target.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valens in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valens's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez stalks Valens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valens's face. Valens staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Alvarez slips a jab from Valens.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Valens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Valens is trying to stall.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Valens.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens misses with a looping left.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valens throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Valens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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!
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens swinging wildly here.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valens's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Valens misses the target.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Valens lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valens defends it well.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Valens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with a hook. Valens ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valens keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Marcio Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Valens keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcio Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Paterson (ranked 4315 p4p, 339 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2308 p4p, 213 weight class). Paterson comes to the cage accompanied by Ce Fait Mal - La Founine. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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159 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Paterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vovchanchyn.
Paterson walks into a stiff left hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paterson throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
Paterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paterson is rocked!
Vovchanchyn drops his hands momentarily and Paterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paterson. Vovchanchyn shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Paterson connects with a jab.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the nose.
Paterson with a jab.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up
and Paterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn jabs Paterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vovchanchyn ducks right into an uppercut from Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson blocks a jab.
It looked like Paterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paterson.
Paterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paterson.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paterson.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter with a clinch but Paterson shakes him off and moves away.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Paterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Paterson's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
Paterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Paterson.
Paterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paterson blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paterson's elbow.
Paterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn works on Paterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Vovchanchyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paterson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Paterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paterson's elbow.
Paterson lands an uppercut.
Paterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vovchanchyn after a bit of a struggle.
Paterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paterson's elbow.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Paterson blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Paterson tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Paterson back against the cage.
Paterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paterson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Paterson.
Paterson tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn backwards.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Paterson can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Paterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vovchanchyn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Paterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Paterson.
Paterson lands a shoulder strike.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
A short right from Paterson.
Vovchanchyn pushes Paterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Paterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paterson.
Paterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Paterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
Vovchanchyn lands with a light punch inside.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Paterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Paterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson passes into side control, despite Vovchanchyn's attempt to control the position.
Vovchanchyn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paterson cracks Vovchanchyn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Paterson postures up.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looks to move to half guard but instead Paterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Paterson lands a big elbow.
Paterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paterson prevents Vovchanchyn from getting the reversal.
Paterson lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Vovchanchyn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Paterson looking to finish Vovchanchyn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vovchanchyn!
Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Can Paterson finish him?
Paterson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Vovchanchyn badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Paterson around the waist but Paterson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Paterson is the winner by TKO! Paterson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 1304 p4p, 128 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 1176 p4p, 115 weight class). Reigns comes to the cage accompanied by Tragedy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Reigns avoids it with no problem.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere slips a straight right by Reigns.
Websphere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Websphere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Reigns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere blocks a jab.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Websphere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Websphere takes one to the chin there.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Websphere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Reigns.
Websphere avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Websphere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Reigns lands a jab.
Websphere steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reigns. That one must have hurt.
Reigns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Websphere's waist but Websphere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reigns off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Websphere's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Reigns misses with a jab to the body
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with a body kick that stops Reigns in his tracks momentarily.
Websphere checks the leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Websphere shapes to counter with a head kick.
Websphere throws a leg kick that is checked
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Websphere moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Reigns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns lands a right hand.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere won't allow it.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere holds him up against the cage and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere taking a breather.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Websphere's efforts to push away.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere holds him up against the cage and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns pulls guard effortlessly.
Reigns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Websphere has passed into half guard!
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reigns trying to control but Websphere postures up.
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Websphere pulls his head out easily.
Reigns wants to control but Websphere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Websphere is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
That's time! Reigns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Websphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Websphere as Reigns shoots in.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns slips a jab from Websphere.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Websphere thinks about the counter body kick.
Websphere keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Websphere scores with the left hand. Reigns knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Websphere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Websphere scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Reigns is predictable there
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Websphere lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Websphere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Websphere misses with a body kick.
Reigns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reigns instigates a clinch.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Websphere.
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!
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webspheres head.
Brando Reigns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Websphere breaks from the clinch.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Websphere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Websphere moves his leg out of the way.
Reigns dives in and grabs Websphere's left leg, looking for a takedown. Websphere pushes down on Reigns's head and hops out.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Reigns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere drops his hands momentarily and Reigns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns attempts a counter takedown but Websphere avoids it well and moves away.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Websphere's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Websphere scores with a leg kick.
Websphere throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Websphere misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Websphere.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Websphere throws a fast counter high kick but Reigns manages to duck under it in time.
Websphere has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Websphere.
Websphere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Websphere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reigns back to the cage. Websphere follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Websphere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Reigns lands with a good body shot.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns cracks the inside of Websphere's front leg.
Reigns is looking to slow Websphere down with leg kicks.
Reigns throws a leg kick which misses Websphere's front leg but catches the back leg as Websphere tries to avoid it.
Websphere tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns misses the jab.
Websphere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Websphere scores with a body shot.
Reigns misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns scores with a decent looking hook.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Websphere momentarily.
Reigns scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Websphere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere feints a counter leg kick.
Reigns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns misses with a series of wild punches.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns fails with the takedown
and Websphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Websphere.
Websphere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Websphere.
Reigns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere is looking for the big counter here.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Websphere cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Websphere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Websphere blocks a jab.
Websphere slips a straight right by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a leg kick
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reigns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A very excited looking Brando Reigns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogier Okalu (ranked 24053 p4p, 731 weight class) and Big Mike (ranked 1523 p4p, 161 weight class). Okalu comes to the cage accompanied by Botswana boy - Do you have it?. Mike is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Til I Collapse. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
269 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogier Okalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Mike!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okalu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ogier Okalu has been cut.
Okalu cracks Mike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Okalu.
Okalu slips under a jab.
Okalu ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Okalu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okalu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mike on the side of the head.
Mike moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Okalu is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Okalu saw that one coming.
Okalu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike misses with a two punch combination.
Okalu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okalu slips under a jab.
Donk. Okalu catches Mike right on the button with a cross.
Okalu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike connects with a jab.
Okalu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okalu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Okalu.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
and Okalu counters with a body kick that stops Mike in his tracks momentarily.
Mike misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Okalu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okalu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Mike lands a nice looking body shot.
Okalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mike. Okalu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okalu ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Okalu tries to counter with a takedown but Mike is quick to defend against it.
Okalu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mike.
Some wild striking there from Okalu.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses.
Okalu is looking to land body kicks.
Mike might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okalu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okalu lands with a hook. Mike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okalu.
Nice body kick from Okalu.
Okalu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mike misses with a looping right.
Mike takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mike blocks the body kick.
Mike throws a counter combo.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Okalu counters with a nice body kick.
Mike misses with a straight right.
Mike misses with a combination
and Okalu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okalu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mike.
Okalu connects with a body shot.
Mike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okalu tries to clinch up.
Mike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Okalu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mike doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okalu, as that shot connected.
Okalu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okalu dodges the punch combination from Mike.
Okalu throws a push kick but Mike slaps the foot to one side.
Mike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mike misses with a hook.
Okalu is looking to land body kicks.
Mike throws a hook but Okalu blocks it.
Mike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okalu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okalu throws a wild body kick that Mike sees coming a mile off.
Okalu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mike's calf.
Okalu tries to land a front kick but Mike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Okalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okalu cracks the inside of Mike's front leg.
Okalu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okalu slips under a jab.
Okalu lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nice defenses there by Okalu.
Mike drops Okalu with a beautiful combination! Okalu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mike is looking for the KO!
Mike moves forwards but Okalu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okalu throws a push kick but Mike slaps the foot to one side.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okalu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okalu slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
Okalu lands a glancing blow to the side of Mike's head.
Mike feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okalu sprawling to the canvas! Okalu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mike finish him?!
Okalu is rocked!
Ogier Okalu's cut is getting worse.
Mike throws a hook but Okalu avoids it easily.
Okalu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okalu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okalu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mike misses with a straight right.
Mike's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Okalu ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Mike will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ogier Okalu's cut.
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.
Mike lands with a big right hook that stumbles Okalu - he's out on his feet here! Mike follows up with another monster hook that separates Okalu from consciousness! Okalu falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mike stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Mike!
Big Mike really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 3021 p4p, 319 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 1906 p4p, 197 weight class). Proudfeather comes to the cage accompanied by Come and Get Your Love. Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudfeather sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Proudfeather moves into the clinch.
Arones tries to pull guard but Proudfeather won't allow it.
Leonard Proudfeather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Proudfeather backwards.
Arones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Proudfeather is not content to let Arones control the position.
Proudfeather is trying to get back to full guard.
Arones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudfeather is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Proudfeather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arones 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.
Arones 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Proudfeather wants to improve his position but Arones is controlling well.
Proudfeather is doing well to control the position and prevent Arones from advancing to side control.
Arones works his way into full mount!
Proudfeather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arones on the ground.
Arones avoids the attempt from Proudfeather to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather tries to reverse the position but Arones maintains control.
Arones trying to control but Proudfeather is having none of it.
Arones working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Proudfeather slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Arones trying to pass the guard but Proudfeather defending well.
Arones 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.
Proudfeather regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Proudfeather is retaining full guard.
Proudfeather pulls Arones in to control the position.
Arones passes Proudfeather's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proudfeather trying to control here.
Arones tries to pass to full mount but Proudfeather defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arones looks for a takedown but Proudfeather sprawls well.
Proudfeather seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arones lands with a nice body punch.
Arones misses with a two punch combination.
Arones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proudfeather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arones blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudfeather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Proudfeather obliges.
Arones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proudfeather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arones avoids a wild elbow strike from Proudfeather.
Arones is trying to pull guard but Proudfeather turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Proudfeather tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudfeather trying to land knees to the body.
Arones fails to pull guard.
Leonard Proudfeather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Proudfeather trying to land knees to the body.
Arones is trying to maintain a safe position but Proudfeather gets an underhook and turns Arones into the cage.
Proudfeather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arones moves nicely into side control.
Proudfeather gets back to half guard.
Arones works his way into full mount!
Proudfeather tries to control Arones's body but Arones pushes him off. Proudfeather squirms to his side and now Arones has his back!
Arones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Proudfeather's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arones not allowing Proudfeather to control his hands.
Arones is looking to control Proudfeather but Proudfeather is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Proudfeather trying to control the position but Arones manages to sink in the hooks.
Proudfeather tries to roll but Arones sticks to his back.
Arones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Proudfeather has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones looking for the RNC.
Arones is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Proudfeather is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Arones!
A relieved looking Gabriel Arones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Leonard Proudfeather was interviewed post fight and said '*leonard turns silently to the camera as a single tear rolls down his cheek*'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 1630 p4p, 37 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 3242 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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259 lbs
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278 lbs
39 - 31 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong takes a shot to the head.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Jong.
Jong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Jong's head.
Jong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jong looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jongs head.
Jordan throws a big uppercut that drops Jong! More strikes from Jordan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jong lies dazed against the cage as Jordan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
Our winner, Joe Jordan, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 2004 p4p, 268 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 1339 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra's corner calls for a 1-2. Batra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batra misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends McCullen's belly button to the back.
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batra attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen misses with a hook to the body
and Batra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a nice leg kick.
McCullen misses with an uppercut
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Batra avoids the body shot from McCullen.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
An attempted straight right counter from Batra misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCullen.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
Batra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullen.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by McCullen.
A frustrated look appears on McCullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batra throws an elbow but misses.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCullen to keep the fight standing.
Batra is trying to pull guard but McCullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batra stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by McCullen.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
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!
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCullen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCullen.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra.
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
Nice body kick there by McCullen.
McCullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCullen throws an off balance right hand
and Batra moves into the clinch.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
McCullen throws a right hand that Batra ducks under and follows up with a left that Batra also avoids with ease.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen connects with a right hand. Batra shakes it off.
McCullen misses with an uppercut.
McCullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Batra counters with a two punch combo.
Batra avoids the head kick by McCullen.
McCullen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCullen connects with a jab.
Batra tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCullen staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCullen avoids it.
Batra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Batra.
McCullen tried to score with a low kick but Batra checks it.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCullen manages to circle out of the way.
Batra looks to land a combination but McCullen avoids it well.
McCullen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batra in his tracks.
McCullen wants to land a leg kick but Batra is out of range.
McCullen misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra missing with a left hand there. McCullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCullen throws a head kick but Batra moves out of range.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra lands with a hook. McCullen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCullen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a looping left.
McCullen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batra swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
It seemed like McCullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
McCullen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCullen misses with a low kick.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McCullen.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen lands a body shot.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCullen under the eye.
Batra jabs McCullen right on the nose. McCullen blinks but takes it well.
McCullen misses with a hook.
Batra misses with a straight right.
McCullen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra moves away from the strike by McCullen.
Batra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batra checks it well.
McCullen misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCullen sprawls and moves away.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Batra down.
McCullen throws a sloppy body shot
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batra lands a jab to the head.
Batra tries to clinch up.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and McCullen moves out of range easily.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batra on the side of the head.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra misses with a looping right.
McCullen lands with a slapping head kick.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Batra throws a series of punches but McCullen avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and McCullen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
McCullen throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
McCullen tries to land a front kick but Batra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCullen thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCullen throws a poor cross that misses
and Batra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Batra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCullen blocks a leg kick.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
McCullen misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCullen takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullen misses with a looping left.
McCullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCullen misses the jab.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from McCullen.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
McCullen takes one to the chin there.
McCullen throws a low kick, looking for Batra's leg but Batra calmly moves out of range.
McCullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
McCullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from McCullen misses.
McCullen slips under a jab from Batra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
McCullen throws a leg kick which misses Batra's front leg but catches the back leg as Batra tries to avoid it.
McCullen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCullen.
McCullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
Batra tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
McCullen blocks an elbow strike from Batra.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullen misses with some punches.
Batra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Batra's head back.
Batra scores with the left hand. McCullen knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra lands a head kick. McCullen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
A punch combination from McCullen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra forces McCullen back against the cage and clinches.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra tries to pull guard but McCullen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gobal Batra.
I think Batra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 104 p4p, 15 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 376 p4p, 59 weight class). Nicolas comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Kong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demon's Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Kong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kong misses.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas slips a jab from Kong.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Kong swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kong blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a body punch.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
A short left from Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong looks winded!
Kong misses with some punches.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Kong working aggressively here.
Nicolas gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is working Kong over against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong is rocked!
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Kong! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas 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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