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Gladius Super Series 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommas Holmsen (ranked 3920 p4p, 349 weight class) and Justin Long (ranked 3387 p4p, 313 weight class). Holmsen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Марыля Родо
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258 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Good elbows
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Long!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Holmsen.
Holmsen drops Long with a beautiful combination! Long stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holmsen is looking for the KO!
Long is rocked!
It looks like Justin Long has been cut.
Holmsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmsen finish him?
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmsen stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmsen throws a shot from downtown. Long moves away and avoids it.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Holmsen engages and cracks Long with a massive lead left hook - Long tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Holmsen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommas Holmsen!
Tommas Holmsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodwill (ranked 2999 p4p, 272 weight class) and Future Winger (ranked 3389 p4p, 287 weight class). Winger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Ridin'. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Goodwill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Future Winger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger has managed to clinch.
Goodwill 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.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
Goodwill has Winger pushed against the cage.
Come on Goodwill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Goodwill for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodwill leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodwill backwards.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Winger working aggressively here.
A short right from Winger on the inside.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger drags the fight down to the ground.
Winger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Winger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Winger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Goodwill slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Winger.
Winger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger is refusing to be controlled, as Goodwill sits in half guard.
Winger is trying to get back to full guard.
Winger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Winger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Winger wants to improve his position but Goodwill is controlling well.
Winger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winger missing with punches from the bottom.
Goodwill is looking to advance position but Winger won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger missing with punches from the bottom.
Winger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winger moves into the clinch.
Winger working aggressively here.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Winger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodwill trying to control the position but instead, Winger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodwill into the cage.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodwill wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Future Winger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodwill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodwill is looking to control Winger's arms but Winger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodwill has his back to the cage.
Goodwill taking a breather.
Goodwill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Goodwill just leaning against Winger, taking a breather.
Goodwill tries to stall but Winger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Future Winger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Winger misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Goodwill to work.
Winger scores with a shoulder strike.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger lands with a short shot to the head.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodwill tries to stall but Winger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Winger lands with a short shot 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!
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Goodwill is struggling to control the position.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Goodwill is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodwill stalling in the clinch but Winger improves position.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill stalling in the clinch but Winger improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodwill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Winger misses with some punches.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Goodwill stalling the fight.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodwill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodwill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winger up against the cage.
Goodwill gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Future Winger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winger moves into the clinch.
Goodwill looking to slow down the pace here.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodwill is stalling here.
Goodwill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodwill trying to control the position but instead, Winger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodwill into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodwill walks away with a smile on his face. Winger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger blocks a head kick by Goodwill.
Goodwill swats away the attempt to clinch by Winger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodwill, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winger wants to clinch up but Goodwill keeps it at a distance.
Goodwill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Future Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodwill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winger tries to clinch but Goodwill is having none of it.
Gary Goodwill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winger throwing shots but Goodwill is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Winger.
Winger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winger throws a strike but Goodwill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodwill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwill's brow.
Goodwill is rocked!
Winger throws an elbow that misses. Goodwill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winger's guard. Nice move by Goodwill!
Oh Goodwill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Winger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Winger is striking but Goodwill is not phased and passes to half guard.
Goodwill seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger punching from the bottom.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
Future Winger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winger is doing well to control the position and prevent Goodwill from advancing to side control.
Winger is looking for a sweep. Goodwill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodwill is looking to advance position but Winger won't allow it.
Winger controlling the position well.
Winger is trying to maintain the position but Goodwill is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Winger is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goodwill controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winger rushes Goodwill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Future Winger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Future Winger!
Future Winger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 3322 p4p, 308 weight class) and Kal Valen (ranked 3261 p4p, 302 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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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Valen as Rogers shoots in.
Valen drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Valen.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valen walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valen connects with the punch.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Valen has managed to clinch.
Valen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Valen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers has Valen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Valen.
Valen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Valen lands a right hand.
Valen drops Rogers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rogers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rogers is rocked!
Valen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rogers with a big uppercut! Rogers tries to clinch up but Valen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rogers to the mat! Rogers covers up and Valen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kal Valen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Romero (ranked 3278 p4p, 304 weight class) and Wiam Lekdoor (ranked 3324 p4p, 309 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiam Lekdoor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lekdoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lekdoor has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Lekdoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero has Lekdoor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Romero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lekdoor tumbling to the mat - Romero dives into Lekdoor's guard.
Romero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lekdoor keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lekdoor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
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.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lekdoor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lekdoor avoid being mounted?
Romero lands strikes from half guard.
Romero is looking for a kimura but Lekdoor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romero to get the leverage.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lekdoor defend it? Romero steps over the head and cranks it - Lekdoor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Romero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 2677 p4p, 287 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 2750 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Tessin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tessin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Tessin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessin moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Tessin feints the counter takedown.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin swinging wildly here.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Tessin scores with a body shot.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessin lands a jab to the nose.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessin.
Tessin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin slips under a jab from Tessin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Kyle Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tessin at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tessin misses the target.
Tessin misses with a straight left.
Austin slips under a jab.
Donk. Austin catches Tessin right on the button with a cross.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tessin off the cage and back into range.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessin.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Tessin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tessin looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Austin misses the jab.
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!
Tessin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessin misses with a looping left.
Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Tessin saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Austin. Beautiful body shot.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Austin throws a big shot that misses.
Tessin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tessin.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Tessin. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.
Tessin staying out of range there.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Tessin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin throws a hook but Tessin blocks it.
Tessin with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Tessin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin 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.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tessin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Austin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tessin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Austin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tessin lets go of the hold and Austin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Tessin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Roy Roy (ranked 1415 p4p, 217 weight class) and Larry Kramer (ranked 2360 p4p, 339 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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kramer. Beautiful body shot.
Kramer rushes Roy Roy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy.
Kramer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy Roy backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy Roy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer misses with a body shot.
Roy Roy throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Kramer darts in trying to clinch
and Roy Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roy Roy throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
Roy Roy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roy Roy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Roy Roy.
Kramer throws a hook to the side of Roy Roy's head but Roy Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kramer tries to get set, Roy Roy tries to push him back and clinch up but Kramer manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roy Roy, pushing him back against the cage.
Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy Roy misses with a body punch.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
A short right from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy Roy lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer stalling in the clinch but Roy Roy improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy misses with a punch to the body.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roy Roy misses with some punches.
Kramer pushes Roy Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kramer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy Roy backwards.
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
Roy Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Roy Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy Roy.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy Roy misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kramer prevents a body shot from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roy Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kramer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kramer misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Kramer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rey Roy Roy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roy Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kramer.
Roy Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kramer misses with a jab to the body
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kramer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy Roy lands a shoulder strike.
Kramer swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larry Kramer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Kramer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kramer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy digs a right hand underneath Kramer's ribcage. Kramer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kramer misses with the head strike.
Roy Roy can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Roy Roy misses with a body punch.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy.
Roy Roy misses with some punches.
Roy Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kramer digs a right hand into Roy Roy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roy Roy's gas tank.
Kramer misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kramer on the inside.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy blocks a body shot from Kramer.
Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kramer has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kramer.
Kramer working aggressively here.
Kramer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kramer has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kramer misses with a body punch.
Kramer has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Roy Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Roy Roy fails to land.
Roy Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Roy Roy misses with a body punch.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer misses with a body punch.
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer is leaning against Roy Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries a body shot but Kramer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roy Roy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy Roy.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roy Roy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kramer cracks Roy Roy with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kramer finds it's way through Roy Roy's defenses.
Kramer swats away the attempt to clinch by Roy Roy.
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!
A jab lands there for Roy Roy.
Kramer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roy Roy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Kramer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rey Roy Roy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kramer tries to clinch up but Roy Roy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kramer misses the body punch
and Roy Roy counters by clinching up.
Roy Roy is working Kramer over against the cage.
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kramer looks to clinch
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kramer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roy Roy tries to counter by clinching up but Kramer breaks away and moves out of range.
Kramer walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer clinches.
Roy Roy lands with a left to the head.
Kramer misses with some punches.
Roy Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy.
Kramer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kramer fails to land.
Kramer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kramer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Roy Roy.
Kramer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kramer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Roy Roy back against the cage.
Kramer throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy.
Roy Roy is working Kramer over against the cage.
Roy Roy lands a left hand.
Roy Roy takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Kramer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Roy Roy.
Kramer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kramer.
Roy Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Roy Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer lands a right hand.
Rey Roy Roy's cut is getting worse.
Kramer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kramer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roy Roy.
Roy Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
A short uppercut from Roy Roy.
Larry Kramer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kramer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer misses the jab.
Roy Roy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kramer.
Roy Roy moves away from the strike by Kramer.
Roy Roy tries to counter by clinching up but Kramer breaks away and moves out of range.
Roy Roy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kramer in his tracks.
Kramer loads up on a big right hand but Roy Roy slips the punch.
Kramer is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramer clinches with his opponent.
Roy Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy Roy lands a shoulder strike.
Roy Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
Kramer working aggressively here.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Roy Roy.
Rey Roy Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Rey Roy Roy.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Kramer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Manfied (ranked 2759 p4p, 380 weight class) and Thiago Savatos (ranked 2785 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Manfied!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Savatos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfied clinches up with Savatos and pushes him back against the cage.
Manfied lands a left hand.
Savatos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfied just stands there and leans against the cage.
Savatos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfied just stands there and leans against the cage.
Savatos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savatos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfied just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liam Manfied has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Savatos.
Savatos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savatos jumps guard and drags Manfied to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manfied has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savatos pushes a forearm under Manfied's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manfied is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Savatos!
Thiago Savatos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dada (ranked 1087 p4p, 138 weight class) and Richie Miles (ranked 2101 p4p, 241 weight class). Miles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Weights going Up, Down, Up Down. Richie Miles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Dada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Miles!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miles jumps guard.
Dada trying to move into half guard but instead Miles has managed to sweep!
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miles tries for a kimura but Dada is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Miles is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dada looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miles gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dada is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miles lets go of the hold and Dada can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richie Miles!
Richie Miles is the new middleweight champion!
Richie Miles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Kassim (ranked 1049 p4p, 137 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 1521 p4p, 183 weight class). Chael Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheikh Kassim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kassim coming out on top.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Kassim sprawls well.
Kassim tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kassim misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Kassim closes the distance and clinches.
Kassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassim misses with the head strike.
Kassim misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Kassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kassim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassim.
Kassim misses with some punches.
Kassim misses with a body punch.
Kassim working Sonnen over with knees to the body.
Kassim lands with a left to the head.
Kassim tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Kassim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kassim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kassim lands a good knee to the midsection. Sonnen won't want to take too many of those.
Sonnen has Kassim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kassim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kassim fails to land.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kassim working aggressively here.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is trying to trip Kassim. He has hold of a leg but Kassim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sonnen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kassim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kassim is rocked!
Sonnen is working Kassim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Kassim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen gets to his feet and stands over Kassim, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kassim felt that one! Sonnen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kassim from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Chael Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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