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Skrap Fights 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pique (ranked 4971 p4p, 72 weight class) and Phil Mickelson (ranked 7317 p4p, 96 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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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Mickelson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pique looking for submissions off his back.
Pique wants to get back to full guard.
Pique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pique tries to get out of the position.
Mickelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pique does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mickelson controlling the action here.
Mickelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Pique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mickelson on the ground.
Mickelson is trying to control. Pique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique gets back to full guard.
Mickelson passes into half guard.
Pique is not content to let Mickelson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mickelson is trying to work for a kimura but Pique is defending well.
Mickelson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pique is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Mickelson!
After winning the bout, Phil Mickelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Land Shark (ranked 23247 p4p, 548 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 22965 p4p, 555 weight class). Conor OShea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Land Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Shark drops down looking for a counter takedown but OShea sprawls and moves away.
Shark misses with a takedown attempt
and OShea counters with a three punch combo that has Shark backing up. Shark nods at OShea to acknowledge the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by OShea!
OShea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shark, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OShea after a bit of a struggle.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Land Shark has been cut.
OShea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shark. Shark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OShea has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea prevents Shark from moving into mount.
Shark prevents OShea from escaping the position.
Shark tries for a kimura but OShea is defending well.
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark advances to full mount.
OShea is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Shark is working for a guillotine from mount but OShea frees his head quite easily.
Shark moves to his opponent's back but OShea bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shark.
OShea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shark is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
Shark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OShea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark trying to control the position.
OShea wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
OShea postures up.
Shark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OShea landing some decent shots from guard.
OShea is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
OShea stopping the sweep attempt from Shark.
OShea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OShea throws a big right hand that misses.
Shark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark wants to sweep but no luck.
OShea tries to free his leg and advance position but Shark is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shark managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OShea postures up in Shark's guard and throws a big left but Shark blocks it.
OShea throws a big right hand that misses.
Shark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark wants to pass the guard but OShea is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Shark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shark won't allow OShea to sweep him here.
OShea can't keep his opponent in guard - Shark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shark prevents OShea from standing back up.
OShea misses with some strikes from the bottom.
OShea is not content to let Shark control the position.
OShea kicks Shark off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Land Shark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OShea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
Jab by OShea.
OShea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OShea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OShea works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
OShea has Shark up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from OShea.
Shark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OShea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
OShea prevents a takedown attempt there.
OShea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by OShea.
OShea tries to clinch but Shark moves out of range.
OShea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OShea scores with a sloppy right hand. Shark should have avoided that one.
OShea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OShea wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Land Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea has closed the distance and engaged Shark in a clinch.
OShea pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OShea is looking to stand up but Shark isn't so interested in that idea.
Shark wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
OShea keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Shark passes into half guard.
OShea tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
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!
Shark passes to side control.
Shark prevents OShea from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea prevents Shark from moving into mount.
Shark is working hard here to advance position.
Shark trying to control the position but OShea is working away.
The referee asks Shark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shark is trying to get an arm triangle but OShea is defending well.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OShea wants to get back to his feet but Shark drags him back down.
Shark taking a break here but OShea is having none of it and regains half guard.
OShea is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shark stops OShea from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OShea tries to clinch up but Shark circles away and keeps his distance.
Shark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OShea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shark.
OShea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OShea tries to clinch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OShea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shark is working for takedown but OShea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from OShea.
Shark is looking for a takedown.
OShea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Land Shark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
OShea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from OShea.
Shark attempts a counter takedown but OShea avoids it well and moves away.
OShea throws a nice outside leg kick.
OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - Shark circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OShea!
Land Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark blocks a head kick by OShea.
OShea connects with a body shot.
OShea has Shark up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OShea scores with the left hand. Shark knows he should have avoided that one.
OShea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from OShea misses.
Shark is looking for a counter combo.
OShea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
OShea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OShea moves into the clinch.
OShea stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
OShea breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Shark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OShea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea moves into range and connects with a jab.
OShea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shark counters with a shoot takedown. OShea fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OShea is on top in guard.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OShea.
Shark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Land Shark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shark trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OShea working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
OShea wants to sweep here but Shark controlling him for the moment.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Shark stops OShea from standing up.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Shark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OShea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shark, into his guard.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea preventing the sweep.
Land Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OShea wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
OShea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OShea lands a couple of digs.
Shark keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OShea 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Conor OShea!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Conor OShea!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Conor OShea!
Conor OShea wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Conor OShea made sure he mentioned King Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Read (ranked 7463 p4p, 550 weight class) and Herman Summer (ranked 4156 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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196 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Summer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Read lands a head kick!
Read scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Read.
Nice uppercut there from Read.
Read lands a head kick!
Read clinches up with Summer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Summer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read staying out of range there.
Summer avoids the head kick by Read.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Read throws a looping overhand right but Summer ducks down to avoid it.
Summer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Summer working aggressively here.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Summer is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Read's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Summer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Read is looking to break free of the clinch but Summer has double underhooks.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Read.
Read lands a lovely overhand right.
Summer looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Read connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Read staying out of range there.
Summer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Read tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summer looks to score with a jab to the body but Read is just out of range.
Summer's coach down at Nonstop Works was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Summer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Read throws a head kick but Summer moves out of range.
Summer throws out a loose jab but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
Read swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Summer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Summer has Read pressed against the ropes, preventing Read from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Summer tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read manages to break the clinch.
Read throws a sloppy head kick and Summer moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read tries a head kick but it misses.
Read misses with a looping right.
Marc Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read blocks a jab.
Read misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Read misses its intended target.
Summer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Read!
It looks like Herman Summer has been cut.
Read jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summer throws out a counter right but Read avoids it with no problem.
Summer lands an overhand right.
Summer throws a big shot that misses.
Read throws a head kick but Summer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Summer! But no joy.
Read throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Read throws a head kick that Summer semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer looks to land a right hand but Read moved out of range.
Read throws a left and a right that both miss
and Summer counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Read thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Read.
A head kick from Read lands but Summer takes it in his stride.
Read moves out of range of the strikes.
Read takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Summer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Read ducks under a wild hook from Summer.
Read is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Summer throws out a loose jab but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Read.
Summer has closed the distance and engaged Read in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herman Summer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Read throws a poor cross that misses
and Summer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Summer finds it's way through Read's defenses.
Summer moves away from the strike by Read.
Summer lands the left hand.
Summer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Summer looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Read misses with a left hand
and Summer counters with a stiff right hand.
Read tries to clinch but Summer moves away
and Summer counters with a big right hand! Oh Read is in trouble here! Summer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Summer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Scott (ranked 6183 p4p, 503 weight class) and Nick Dual (ranked 6467 p4p, 512 weight class). Nick Dual has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolen Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dual!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Scott misses.
Dual wants to clinch.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott throws a hook but Dual blocks it.
Dual closes the distance and clinches.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Dual tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott looks to land a combination but Dual avoids it well.
Dual tries to clinch up.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands with a straight right. Dual didn't see that one coming.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Dual misses.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dual tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a right hand that Dual ducks under and follows up with a left that Dual also avoids with ease.
Dual tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Dual was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolen Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Dual lands with a light punch inside.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dual has Scott up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dual lands with a light punch inside.
Dual tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Dual is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dual.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dual gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dual closes the distance and clinches.
Dual tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Dual dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dual clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the ropes.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott throws a series of punches but Dual avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dual slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Dual clinches.
Dual missing with knees to the body.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Dual.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Scott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dual tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dual closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the ropes.
Dual misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Dual closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the ropes.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Dual displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Dual tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Dual forces Scott back against the ropes and clinches.
Dual landing knees to the body.
Scott blocking some punches.
Dual misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Dual.
Dual forces Scott back against the ropes and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dual lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dual moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dual swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Dual's shoulder, as Dual tries to avoid the shot.
Dual wants to clinch.
Dual tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Dual.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dual! But no joy.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dual clinches up against the ropes.
Dual lands a shoulder strike.
Dual has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dual lands a damaging elbow.
Dual lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Dual is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Dual throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rolen Scott will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dual moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott blocks a body shot from Dual.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dual tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Dual moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dual showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Dual has managed to clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dual takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dual slips a jab from Scott.
Dual tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dual moves into the clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dual's hands.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Dual has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Dual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dual was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Dual was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dual clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dual slows down the pace here.
Dual trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dual doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dual tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dual.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Scott connects with a body shot.
Dual tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dual gets a clinch.
Dual lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dual lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dual.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dual lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Dual is just out of range.
Dual staying out of range there.
Dual doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Dual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dual tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott throws a body punch but Dual moves out of range.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dual darts in and clinches Scott up against the ropes.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Dual slips the punch.
Dual clinches.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dual tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Rolen Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dual moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
It looked like Scott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dual has Scott up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dual lands a shoulder strike.
Nick Dual seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dual lands with a left to the head.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott misses with a hook.
Dual raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dual clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the ropes.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dual tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dual.
Dual darts in and clinches Scott up against the ropes.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dual has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Dual fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook. Dual ducked under it nicely.
Dual clinches.
Dual tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Scott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Dual looking to stall.
Dual lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Dual fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dual looking to slow down the pace here.
Dual lands a nice shot to the body.
Dual lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Dual tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Dual ducks down to avoid it.
Dual throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Dual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Dual will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dual in his tracks.
Rolen Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott throws a body punch but Dual moves out of range.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Dual is just out of range.
Dual flicks out a counter leg kick but Scott steps away.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Dual ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dual forces Scott back against the ropes and clinches.
Dual digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dual working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dual moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dual drives through and clinches with Scott against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dual creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott throws the left hand but Dual avoids the punch easily.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dual.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dual fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dual closes the distance and clinches.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dual clinches with his opponent.
Dual trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Dual looking to slow down the pace here.
Dual seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a right hand that Dual ducks under and follows up with a left that Dual also avoids with ease.
Scott takes a swing at Dual's ribcage but misses.
Dual ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Dual counters with a one-two to the body.
Dual wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dual throws a fast counter high kick but Scott manages to duck under it in time.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dual avoids the body shot from Scott.
Dual wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dual tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Dual.
Dual avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dual doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Dual's head but Dual sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Dual was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dual pushes Scott up against the ropes in a clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a series of punches but Dual moves out of range.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Dual's shoulder, as Dual tries to avoid the shot.
Scott rushes Dual and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dual lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dual.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Dual ducks down to avoid it.
Dual tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott swings for the body but Dual moves out of range.
Dual has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dual is struggling to control the position.
Dual is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dual stalling in the clinch.
Dual scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dual working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dual closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dual lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dual taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Dual scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Dual gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dual misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dual looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Dual moves into the clinch successfully.
Dual is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dual tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Dual.
Dual instigates a clinch.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Dual.
Dual is looking to clinch.
Dual takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Dual uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dual clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Dual.
I think Dual 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Rolen Scott!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Rolen Scott!
Rolen Scott wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 22881 p4p, 512 weight class) and Urho Mannerheim (ranked 2941 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Mannerheim!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that Khadartsev avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Khadartsev.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Mannerheim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut.
Mannerheim throws a good cross that connects.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Mannerheim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khadartsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khadartsev attempts a counter takedown but Mannerheim avoids it well and moves away.
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev slips under a jab from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim misses the shot to the body.
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Mannerheim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadartsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadartsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadartsev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Mannerheim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mannerheim catches Khadartsev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mannerheim to counter with a crisp jab.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Khadartsev strikes.
Khadartsev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
Mannerheim throws out a counter right but Khadartsev avoids it with no problem.
Khadartsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannerheim swings for the body but Khadartsev moves out of range.
Khadartsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannerheim to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Mannerheim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mannerheim connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a series of strikes. Khadartsev will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Mannerheim misses
and Khadartsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khadartsev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khadartsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mannerheim's guard.
Khadartsev wants to free his trapped foot but Mannerheim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mannerheim defends it well.
Khadartsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Mannerheim is defending well.
Khadartsev drops an elbow to the side of Mannerheim's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev working over Mannerheim with some ground and pound. Mannerheim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khadartsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mannerheim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadartsev.
Khadartsev thows a huge punch but Mannerheim dodges it nicely.
Khadartsev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khadartsev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mannerheim in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mannerheim to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bruce (ranked 1982 p4p, 249 weight class) and Kazuchika Osprey (ranked 3063 p4p, 348 weight class). Kazuchika Osprey 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuchika Osprey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osprey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Osprey fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Osprey dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Osprey's head and hops out.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
Bruce cracks Osprey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osprey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Osprey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osprey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osprey shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osprey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuchika Osprey.
Bruce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osprey tries for a takedown but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Osprey tries for a takedown but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Robert Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osprey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the ropes. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osprey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Osprey staying out of range there.
Bruce throws a body punch but Osprey moves out of range.
Osprey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Bruce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osprey.
Bruce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Bruce finds it's way through Osprey's defenses.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osprey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruce's waist but Bruce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osprey off to one side.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but Osprey avoids it.
Bruce slips a jab and a cross from Osprey.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Osprey. Osprey gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osprey.
Good standup being displayed there by Bruce as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Kazuchika Osprey has been cut.
Bruce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce misses with a two punch combination.
Osprey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osprey checks a leg kick.
Osprey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Osprey with the counter takedown but Bruce avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osprey moves away.
Bruce scores with a shot to the body.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce jabs at Osprey's body.
Bruce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osprey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bruce throws a leg kick that misses.
Osprey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osprey just misses with a punch to the body.
Osprey with a poor takedown
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruce leaves Osprey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruce misses with a body kick.
Bruce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce's jab looks to have found its range, popping Osprey under the eye.
Bruce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bruce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osprey drops his hands momentarily and Bruce takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruce is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osprey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Osprey misses its intended target.
Bruce misses with a few strikes there.
Osprey walks into a left hand.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Osprey off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osprey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osprey.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce connects with a crisp jab.
Bruce misses with a few strikes there.
Osprey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Osprey is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
Bruce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Osprey.
Osprey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
Osprey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruce checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Osprey misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruce.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osprey moves away.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osprey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruce throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Bruce
and Osprey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osprey.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Osprey from controlling successfully.
Osprey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osprey content to control rather than advance.
Osprey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bruce is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuchika Osprey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Pierre (ranked 1867 p4p, 263 weight class) and John Jorgenson (ranked 2864 p4p, 368 weight class). John Jorgenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antoine Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Jorgenson in a clinch.
Jorgenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jorgenson working hard to break the clinch.
Pierre wants to take the fight to the mat but Jorgenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jorgenson can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Jorgenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre has Jorgenson pressed against the ropes, preventing Jorgenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Pierre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jorgenson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pierre has tightened it up now! Jorgenson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antoine Pierre!
In his post fight interview, Antoine Pierre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated John Jorgenson had this to say: 'Hey I just met you and this is crazy, but I'm robbing my opponent of his belt in the parking garage later'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clive Grissom (ranked 3428 p4p, 425 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 1535 p4p, 223 weight class). Clive Grissom 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clive Grissom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grissom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grissom throws a head kick but Popkov moves out of range.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Popkov moves out of range.
Popkov is looking for the big counter here.
Grissom slips a jab and a cross from Popkov.
Grissom needs to keep his hands up - Popkov had a free shot at his head there.
Grissom connects with a crisp jab.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Grissom.
Popkov throws a body punch but Grissom moves out of range.
Grissom misses with a hook.
Popkov lands with a shot to the body.
Popkov defending well as Grissom loads up on a big left hand.
Popkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grissom throws an overhand right that lands on Popkov's shoulder, as Popkov tries to avoid the shot.
Popkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grissom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grissom tries to clinch but Popkov moves out of range.
Popkov connects with a jab.
Grissom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grissom is rocked!
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Grissom.
Oh Grissom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grissom throws a head kick that misses.
Grissom seems to have got his legs back now.
Grissom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popkov backs up against the ropes.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grissom misses with a looping right.
Grissom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Popkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grissom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Popkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grissom after a bit of a struggle.
Grissom breaks from the clinch.
Grissom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov punishes Grissom's body with a nice straight punch.
Grissom misses with a left hand
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grissom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Popkov scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov avoids the head kick by Grissom.
Grissom scores with a jab to the head.
Grissom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Popkov cracks Grissom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Clive Grissom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov walks into a left hand.
Popkov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grissom to the canvas! Grissom doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Popkov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Cousins (ranked 1418 p4p, 182 weight class) and Harvey Smithson (ranked 1544 p4p, 192 weight class). DeMarcus Cousins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harvey Smithson's chin.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Cousins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousins moves away from the strike by Smithson.
Nice straight punches there by Cousins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cousins.
It looks like Harvey Smithson has been cut.
Cousins misses with a body shot.
Cousins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like DeMarcus Cousins has been cut.
Smithson cracks Cousins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smithson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cousins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smithson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cousins should have avoided that one.
Smithson punishes Cousins's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Cousins.
Cousins scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousins walks into a left hand.
Cousins scores with a jab to the head.
Smithson is rocked!
Cousins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smithson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cousins finish him?
Smithson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smithson seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithson connects with a right hand. Cousins shakes it off.
Smithson cracks Cousins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cousins to stand back up!
Cousins is rocked!
Smithson drops Cousins with a huge uppercut! Cousins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smithson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
A victorious Harvey Smithson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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