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UCF 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Kovalchick (ranked 2214 p4p, 92 weight class) and Shaquille ONeal (ranked 3700 p4p, 168 weight class). Kovalchick comes into the arena with Ukrainian blaring out of the sound system. Shaquille ONeal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasyl Kovalchick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaquille ONeal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
Kovalchick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalchick throws a body punch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kovalchick finds it's way through ONeal's defenses.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeal is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchick throws a leg kick that misses.
ONeal misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kovalchick is predictable there
and ONeal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from ONeal finds it's way through Kovalchick's defenses.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeal misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick throws a combination that misses
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalchick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalchick momentarily.
Kovalchick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. ONeal catches Kovalchick right on the button with a cross.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick thuds his shin into the meat of ONeal's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalchick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Kovalchick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like ONeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovalchick works over ONeal's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ONeal slips under a jab.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage.
ONeal pushes Kovalchick up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
ONeal tries to circle away but Kovalchick has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalchick manages to break the clinch.
ONeal takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeal is trying to push Kovalchick away but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ONeal breaks from the clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal throws a series of strikes that have Kovalchick backpedaling.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick cracks ONeal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick swings widly with a right hand
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal closes the distance but Kovalchick moves to the side
and Kovalchick counters with a series of strikes. ONeal will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a head shot.
ONeal has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovalchick prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
ONeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal 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.
Kovalchick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeal.
ONeal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Kovalchick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Kovalchick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kovalchick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalchick throws a left and a right that both miss
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeal misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick counters with a left and a right that stings ONeal.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeal! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalchick. Those never looked like landing.
ONeal connects with a body shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
and ONeal counters with a nice body shot.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeal lands with a straight right. Kovalchick didn't see that one coming.
Kovalchick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeal moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a series of strikes. Kovalchick will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a jab to the nose.
ONeal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeal jabs at Kovalchick's body.
ONeal tries to clinch but Kovalchick is having none of it.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick sizes up ONeal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovalchick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeal misses.
ONeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalchick is just out of range.
Kovalchick is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Kovalchick does it's job there.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ONeal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
After the fight, Shaquille ONeal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haru TakaGora (ranked 23879 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jonathan Crane (ranked 8275 p4p, 214 weight class). Haru TakaGora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haru TakaGora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Crane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TakaGora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TakaGora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
TakaGora shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
TakaGora trying to control the pace.
TakaGora is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane controlling the position well.
TakaGora is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. TakaGora eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TakaGora passes to side control.
TakaGora 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.
TakaGora working the strikes but Crane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
TakaGora is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TakaGora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TakaGora looks to land a strike but Crane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
TakaGora is working Crane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TakaGora trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane wants to stand and escape but TakaGora is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TakaGora trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TakaGora throws a head kick that misses.
Crane lands a nice looking body kick.
TakaGora is breathing heavily.
TakaGora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Haru TakaGora has been cut.
Crane pushes TakaGora away with a front kick.
Crane drops TakaGora with a beautiful combination! TakaGora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crane is looking for the KO!
TakaGora is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but TakaGora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
TakaGora takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crane connects with a superb combination that knocks TakaGora out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Crane before he can land any more shots to the unconscious TakaGora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Crane!
An out of breath Jonathan Crane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twittle Twister (ranked 4747 p4p, 331 weight class) and Beliv Unbelivable (ranked 16917 p4p, 431 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Twittle Twister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beliv Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister scores with a hook to the body. Unbelivable takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Twister lands a nice shot that snaps Unbelivable's head back.
Twister throws a shot to the body.
Twister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Twister's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Twister connects with the punch.
Twister lands an overhand right.
Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable leaves his chin hanging out and Twister seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Unbelivable crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twittle Twister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 3914 p4p, 471 weight class) and Nathan Gonzalez (ranked 24776 p4p, 655 weight class). Gonzalez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Watch Out Now by Fat Joe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nathan Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuruta gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.
Tsuruta is staying tight to Gonzalez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gonzalez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Tsuruta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gonzalez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tsuruta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oisin Mac Cumhaill (ranked 4158 p4p, 495 weight class) and Dave McKean (ranked 4187 p4p, 496 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave McKean!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown but McKean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mac Cumhaill 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac Cumhaill gets caught flat footed, as McKean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Cumhaill did well to prevent McKean getting side control.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to control but can't.
McKean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Cumhaill defends it well.
Still in half guard, McKean seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill trying to hold on to McKean's head to control him but McKean postures up.
McKean controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKean winds up and cracks Mac Cumhaill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKean is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McKean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by McKean.
McKean controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill wants to hold on but McKean pushes him away.
McKean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKean lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKean controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKean landing punches.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
McKean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! McKean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
McKean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McKean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but McKean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKean tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac Cumhaill was covering up waiting for the punch and McKean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac Cumhaill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKean working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean is continuing to stall.
The adventures of McKean the control monster continue. Boring.
Mac Cumhaill has a closed guard, preventing McKean from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mac Cumhaill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKean is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McKean taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mac Cumhaill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McKean but great work by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKean keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKean can't do much from the bottom here.
McKean is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKean can't do much from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mac Cumhaill is controlling him well.
McKean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Cumhaill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKean sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McKean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKean is trying to control Mac Cumhaill 's posture but Mac Cumhaill avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKean can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKean is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mac Cumhaill is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McKean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac Cumhaill somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
McKean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Cumhaill .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oisin Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the ground. McKean is now in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKean but McKean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is working an open guard so McKean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McKean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Cumhaill did well to prevent McKean getting side control.
McKean is working for a kimura but Mac Cumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
McKean stands up from half guard.
McKean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKean showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean controlling the action here.
Let's hope that McKean has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McKean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKean working over Mac Cumhaill with some ground and pound. Mac Cumhaill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McKean is working for a kimura but Mac Cumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McKean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKean drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McKean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Cumhaill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKean gets to his feet - Mac Cumhaill follows without any prompting.
McKean darts in and clinches Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.
McKean breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Cumhaill tries to keep at a distance but McKean has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKean lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave McKean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave McKean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 6373 p4p, 454 weight class) and Thaddeus Matthews (ranked 4190 p4p, 367 weight class). Blood comes into the arena with Raining Blood - Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Matthews has chosen Der Meister as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Blood has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Blood seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thaddeus Matthews!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Matthews.
Blood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthews feints and as Blood raises his hands in defense, Matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blood looking to control.
Matthews trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Matthews has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blood 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Blood has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Matthews is looking to defend but Blood has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Matthews! Blood pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Matthews taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Blood!
A relieved looking Jack Blood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Pavon (ranked 4132 p4p, 431 weight class) and MaNaKa Fisheater (ranked 3697 p4p, 390 weight class). Gonzalo Pavon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gonzalo Pavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MaNaKa Fisheater!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavon throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fisheater.
Pavon throws an overhand right that lands on Fisheater's shoulder, as Fisheater tries to avoid the shot.
Fisheater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fisheater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavon connects with a body shot.
Fisheater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pavon misses with a right hand
and Fisheater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisheater connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisheater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pavon ducks under a wild hook from Fisheater.
A lazy left from Pavon finds it's target.
Pavon throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisheater.
Pavon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisheater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavon throws a shot from downtown. Fisheater moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pavon misses.
Fisheater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pavon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pavon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisheater steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavon.
Fisheater ducks under a wild hook from Pavon.
Fisheater wants to counter the offense by Pavon and move into the clinch position.
Fisheater misses with a two punch combination.
Pavon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisheater slips a straight right by Pavon.
Fisheater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pavon counters with a right hand to the body.
Fisheater doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavon circles away.
Fisheater throws a combination. Pavon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fisheater has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pavon throws a shot from downtown. Fisheater moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fisheater.
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!
Fisheater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pavon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisheater doesn't seem bothered though.
Pavon lands with a right hand.
Pavon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisheater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fisheater ducks under a wild hook from Pavon.
Pavon misses the jab.
Pavon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisheater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisheater unleashes a big counter combination but Pavon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pavon throws the left hand but Fisheater avoids the punch easily.
Fisheater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pavon catches Fisheater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pavon throws a hook but Fisheater avoids it easily.
Fisheater wants to counter with a clinch but Pavon pushes him away.
Pavon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pavon misses with a straight right.
Fisheater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fisheater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavon dodges the punch combination from Fisheater.
Pavon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Pavon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Fisheater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisheater throws a jab when Pavon was well out of range.
Fisheater staying out of range there.
Pavon cracks Fisheater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pavon throws a lazy right hand but Fisheater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisheater steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavon.
Gonzalo Pavon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavon lands a jab to the head.
Pavon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisheater was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavon.
Pavon sets himself, and Fisheater steps forward looking for the clinch! Pavon avoids it this time.
Fisheater avoids the body shot from Pavon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisheater misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisheater ducks under a wild hook from Pavon.
Fisheater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pavon throws a big shot that misses.
Fisheater just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisheater is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisheater.
Fisheater moves away from the strike by Pavon.
Pavon looks to land a left hand but Fisheater moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Pavon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavon jabs at Fisheater's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but MaNaKa Fisheater will probably get the nod.
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.
Pavon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fisheater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisheater blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Fisheater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fisheater blocks a jab.
Pavon loads up on a big right hand but Fisheater slips the punch.
Fisheater connects with a body shot.
Fisheater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pavon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pavon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisheater doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavon circles away.
Fisheater throws a nice looking combination but Pavon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavon cracks a nice hook into Fisheater's ribs.
Pavon looks to throw the jab but Fisheater is out of range.
MaNaKa Fisheater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Fisheater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisheater counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fisheater.
Fisheater misses with a punch to the body.
Fisheater lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavon lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavon as Fisheater tries to tie him up.
Fisheater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavon blocks a body shot from Fisheater.
Pavon lands a left hand.
Fisheater has a couple of punches blocked by Pavon.
Fisheater stalling.
Fisheater prevents a body shot from Pavon.
Pavon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisheater.
Fisheater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavon misses with a body punch.
Pavon can't break the clinch.
Fisheater struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavon controls his hands.
Fisheater tries to work over Pavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisheater working aggressively here.
Fisheater stalling against the cage.
Fisheater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavon 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!
Pavon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisheater backwards.
Pavon misses with the head strike.
Pavon blocks a body shot from Fisheater.
Fisheater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fisheater tries a body shot but Pavon blocks it.
Pavon working aggressively here.
Pavon misses with a body punch.
Fisheater blocks an uppercut.
Fisheater blocks an uppercut.
Fisheater misses with a body punch.
Pavon misses with some punches.
Fisheater throws a head punch that misses.
Fisheater throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fisheater.
Pavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisheater under the eye.
Gonzalo Pavon is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Pavon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisheater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavon circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisheater throws a series of punches but Pavon avoids them all with ease.
Pavon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisheater moves away.
Fisheater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavon.
Fisheater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fisheater slips under a jab.
Pavon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisheater moves away from the strike by Pavon.
Fisheater throws a right hand that Pavon ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavon also avoids with ease.
Pavon is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisheater throws a jab when Pavon was well out of range.
Pavon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisheater lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavon off the cage and back into range.
Pavon avoids the body shot from Fisheater.
Fisheater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavon.
Fisheater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fisheater slips a straight right by Pavon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gonzalo Pavon will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Pavon misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pavon misses.
Fisheater moves away from the strike by Pavon.
Fisheater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavon looks to land a right hand but Fisheater moved out of range.
Fisheater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisheater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavon.
Fisheater ducks under a wild hook from Pavon.
Pavon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavon scores with a shot to the body.
Pavon looks to land a left hand but Fisheater moved out of range nicely.
Fisheater misses with a shot to the body
and Pavon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisheater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisheater misses with a wild body shot.
Fisheater staying out of range there.
Pavon throws out a loose jab but Fisheater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavon ducks under a wild hook from Fisheater.
Pavon throws a lazy right hand but Fisheater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavon staying out of range there.
Fisheater misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Pavon.
Sloppy strikes from Fisheater. Those never looked like landing.
Pavon digs a good hook to Fisheater's body.
Pavon throws a jab when Fisheater was well out of range.
Pavon misses with a hook
and Fisheater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisheater ducks under a wild hook from Pavon.
Pavon throws a hook but Fisheater avoids it easily.
Fisheater looks to land a combination. Pavon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisheater moves away.
Pavon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisheater moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavon throws a jab when Fisheater was well out of range.
A jab from Pavon misses.
Pavon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisheater manages to avoid it.
Fisheater is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fisheater misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisheater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisheater swinging wildly here.
Pavon connects with a looping right hand.
Pavon ducks under a wild hook from Fisheater.
Fisheater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pavon throws a body punch but Fisheater moves out of range.
Fisheater misses with a body shot.
Pavon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisheater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisheater moves out of range as Pavon strikes.
Fisheater tries to counter with a clinch but Pavon shakes him off and moves away.
Fisheater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavon missing with a left hand there. Fisheater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fisheater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pavon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisheater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavon swings for the body but Fisheater moves out of range.
Pavon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisheater was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavon.
As Pavon backs off Fisheater throws a huge counter combo but Pavon manages to avoid it all.
Pavon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavon throws a hook to the side of Fisheater's head but Fisheater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisheater.
Pavon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisheater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzalo Pavon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gonzalo Pavon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Powell (ranked 2516 p4p, 241 weight class) and Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2883 p4p, 268 weight class). Lothbrok has chosen Vikings as his entrance music. Bjorn Lothbrok has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Powell's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Lothbrok slips the punch.
Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lothbrok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lothbrok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lothbrok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powell needs to keep his hands up - Lothbrok had a free shot at his head there.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Powell throws a hook but Lothbrok blocks it.
Lothbrok cracks Powell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Powell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Returning Pride in the buildup to the fight.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Lothbrok moved out of range.
Lothbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Lothbrok staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lothbrok slips a straight right by Powell.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Lothbrok moves away and avoids it.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Lothbrok tries to work over Powell's front leg with a kick but Powell checks it.
Lothbrok connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell blocks a jab.
Bjorn Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
Lothbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lothbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell moves away from the strike by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell misses with a straight left.
Powell lands a nice hook to Lothbrok's body. Lothbrok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lothbrok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lothbrok scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lothbrok digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jamal Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Lothbrok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lothbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Lothbrok punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
Powell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Lothbrok is out of range.
Lothbrok jabs at Powell's body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok misses with a low kick.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lothbrok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
Lothbrok lands a jab.
Lothbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lothbrok.
Powell misses the jab.
Lothbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lothbrok throws a monster overhand right that drops Powell! Lothbrok follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Lothbrok!
Bjorn Lothbrok decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Man (ranked 2660 p4p, 362 weight class) and Peter Woodcock (ranked 3125 p4p, 410 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch up but Woodcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Woodcock in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Man has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodcock.
Woodcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man misses with some punches.
Woodcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Woodcock as the two fighters clinch.
Man blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodcock.
A right handed body shot lands from Woodcock.
Woodcock presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woodcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Man is breathing heavily.
Woodcock scores with a shoulder strike.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Woodcock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Woodcock to counter with a crisp jab.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woodcock lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Man to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Woodcock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Woodcock!
Peter Woodcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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