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Invincible II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 23429 p4p, 212 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 6483 p4p, 197 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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180 cm
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Collins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Collins closes the distance looking to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Collins rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Collins defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Collins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Collins misses with an uppercut. Collins rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Collins blocking some punches.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land. Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Collins misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Collins shoots and misses and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sitsongrit stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination! 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! Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head. Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins. Sitsongrit tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands a body shot. Collins lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Collins. Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Collins.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Collins tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top. Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it. Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Collins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around. Sitsongrit is working Collins over against the cage. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands an uppercut. Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut. Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sitsongrit punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react. Collins tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance. Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely. Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it. Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though. Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sitsongrit pushes Collins away with a front kick. Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease. 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! Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Collins with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow. Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Collins prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Collins scores with a nice hook to the head. Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit lands a body punch. Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Collins misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit. Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage. Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Collins tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sitsongrit works the jab nicely. Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit. Collins wants to clinch. Collins throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Collins tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head. Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Collins down. Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
A short left from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch. Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit cracks Collins with a nice body shot. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins. A short left from Sitsongrit. A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Collins working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Collins presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit catches Collins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Collins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Collins in his tracks momentarily. Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches. Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Collins. Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Collins misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy. Collins closes the distance and clinches. Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. 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! Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage. Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Sitsongrit works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. Collins misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body. Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it. A short left from Sitsongrit. Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards. Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sitsongrit lands a body punch. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head. Sitsongrit is working Collins over against the cage. Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. Sitsongrit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Collins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sitsongrit is unloading with more strikes now! Collins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit! Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 3657 p4p, 409 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 23856 p4p, 595 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaka Johnson! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McConnell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson working the head with strikes. Johnson cracks McConnell with a big elbow. McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground. Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Johnson scores with punches from side control. McConnell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Johnson works to advance to full mount. McConnell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. McConnell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Johnson tries to control but McConnell wriggling away. Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McConnell looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round. McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage. McConnell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. McConnell 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. Johnson looking to ground and pound but McConnell is blocking nicely. McConnell is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McConnell gets back to half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple. McConnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McConnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Johnson wants to control but McConnell is keeping him busy. McConnell trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to take a breather but McConnell is having none of it. Johnson prevents McConnell from standing back up.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but McConnell defends it. Johnson throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely. Johnson is thwarting McConnell's attempts to control the position. McConnell taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom. McConnell controlling the position for now. Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well. Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McConnell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McConnell controlling the position well. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McConnell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Johnson avoids the attempt from McConnell to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but McConnell is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. McConnell lands a nice looking body shot.
McConnell connects with a body shot. Decent striking displayed by McConnell there. Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far. Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot. McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. McConnell throws a one two combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely. Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson. Johnson throws a combination that misses enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McConnell scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to bum rush McConnell with a series of wild strikes but McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson can't get the takedown.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short uppercut from McConnell. McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside. McConnell lands with a short shot to the head. Johnson wants a takedown.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell. Good body shot from McConnell.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Johnson. McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Johnson misses with a head kick.
McConnell is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook. Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McConnell's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McConnell is trying to get back to full guard. McConnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
McConnell trying to control from the bottom.
McConnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McConnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Johnson is keen to just control but McConnell is a slippery customer. McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though. Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. McConnell is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McConnell cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs. McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook. McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. It looked like McConnell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson. McConnell throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by McConnell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from McConnell. Johnson throws a leg kick and McConnell counters with a left to the body. McConnell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut! Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaka Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson. McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Johnson shoots in and bounces McConnell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McConnell wants to sweep but no luck. Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson passes McConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McConnell is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McConnell continues to stall. Johnson slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead. Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson trying to control the pace. McConnell is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McConnell is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. McConnell is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McConnell wants to get back to his feet. Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but McConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McConnell tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control. McConnell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConnell tries to get out of the position. Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom. Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though. McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Johnson trying to control the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McConnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round. I think McConnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell! Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'. Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yul Kropp (ranked 3821 p4p, 94 weight class) and Luis Maestre (ranked 4754 p4p, 116 weight class). Kropp comes into the arena with Black Veil Brides - COFFIN blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yul Kropp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Yul Kropp has been cut. Kropp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Maestre cracks Kropp with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 23595 p4p, 561 weight class) and Eduardo Ortiz (ranked 3471 p4p, 371 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Dunc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Ortiz! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ortiz!
It looks like Kyle Dunc has been cut. Dunc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz lands a right hook to the body.
Dunc shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ortiz lands a big right hand that sends Dunc crashing to the mat! Ortiz stays standing though and waves Dunc back to his feet!
Dunc is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ortiz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dunc out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3232 p4p, 258 weight class) and Kent Mcallum (ranked 23453 p4p, 400 weight class). Bagueirau comes to the cage accompanied by The Way. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kent Mcallum! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcallum moves in looking to clinch but Bagueirau pushes him off. Bagueirau 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. Mcallum doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagueirau circles away.
Mcallum throws a lazy head kick and Bagueirau counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bagueirau 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! Mcallum is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sildosoves Bagueirau! Sildosoves Bagueirau was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lemaron Deth (ranked 3234 p4p, 138 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 2279 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemaron Deth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Neckbreaker connects with a jab. Deth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Deth. Deth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neckbreaker to the mat! Neckbreaker manages to get full guard. Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Neckbreaker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Deth stays in close to Neckbreaker's body and controls the position. Deth stopping the sweep attempt from Neckbreaker. Deth wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving. Deth tries to free his leg and advance position but Neckbreaker is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deth trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Neckbreaker working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deth takes a body punch but keeps moving. Deth misses with a hook. Neckbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Neckbreaker cracks Deth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nice defenses there by Deth. Deth throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it. Neckbreaker cracks Deth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Neckbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Neckbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Deth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deth throws a lazy body kick and Neckbreaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neckbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A cross from Neckbreaker lands. Deth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker did well to prevent Deth getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neckbreaker regains full guard. Nicely done. Deth trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Neckbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deth is one step ahead there. Deth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neckbreaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deth has managed to get both his arms back between Neckbreaker's legs - danger averted. Neckbreaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Neckbreaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Deth trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deth being controlled here momentarily. Neckbreaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Deth keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully. Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Deth's brow. Deth pulls Neckbreaker in close to prevent any damage. Neckbreaker pushing down on Deth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Neckbreaker passes to side control. Deth tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Neckbreaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deth has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Deth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Neckbreaker working the ground and pound. Deth wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up. Neckbreaker is working Deth over with some ground and pound from side control. Deth tries to get back to half guard but can't. Deth looking for a sweep but Neckbreaker has passed into full mount! Oh no! Deth regains half guard. Deth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round. That's time! Deth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Neckbreaker avoids the head kick by Deth.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Deth seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Deth. Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker jabs at Deth's body. Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deth moves away. Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Deth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Deth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Neckbreaker lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deth slips under a jab from Neckbreaker. A little feinted left hand from Deth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Deth misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Deth does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing. Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Deth avoids the punch easily. Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Deth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy. Deth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Deth swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Neckbreaker to counter with a crisp jab. Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deth. Nice cross by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Deth moves out of range. Deth tries to counter by clinching up but Neckbreaker breaks away and moves out of range. A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deth, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deth is defended easily by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. 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! Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Deth ducked under it nicely. Neckbreaker lands with a cross. Deth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neckbreaker to score with a decent uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Deth misses the target. Deth shoots in but Neckbreaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Neckbreaker tries to get set, Deth tries to push him back and clinch up but Neckbreaker manages to avoid the attempt. Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head. Deth misses with a hook
and Neckbreaker counters with a right hand to the body. Deth misses the shot to the body. Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neckbreaker takes a swing at Deth's ribcage but misses. Deth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A punch combination from Deth misses. Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deth. Neckbreaker throws a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neckbreaker stuns Deth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Deth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Deth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Deth throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Deth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deth scrambles back to his feet. Neckbreaker lands the left hand. Deth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Deth throws a right and a left that both miss. Neckbreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deth with a body shot. Deth throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target.
Deth is rocked! Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oh Deth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Deth shoots in but no luck this time. Neckbreaker misses with a hook
and Deth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deth was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker. Deth seems to have got his legs back now. Deth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Deth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neckbreaker swings widly with a right hand
and Deth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there. Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deth dives in for a single leg takedown but Neckbreaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neckbreaker stuns Deth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Deth tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Deth. A little feinted left hand from Deth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Deth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neckbreaker defending well as Deth loads up on a big left hand. Deth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Deth misses with a takedown attempt and Deth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemaron Deth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deth shoots in for a takedown but Neckbreaker shows good takedown defense. Nice defenses there by Deth. Neckbreaker pounces like a tiger and cracks Deth with a vicious hook! Deth is down but not out! Neckbreaker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slammy Neckbreaker! Slammy Neckbreaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nejuis Bardamont (ranked 1800 p4p, 220 weight class) and Raphael Hide (ranked 3418 p4p, 389 weight class). Hide has chosen Nightwish as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nejuis Bardamont! 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, Raphael Hide! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hide tries to clinch but Bardamont is having none of it. Hide throws a body shot but no joy. Bardamont tries to counter by clinching up but Hide breaks away and moves out of range. Bardamont misses with the combination.
Bardamont misses with a wild body shot. Hide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardamont. Bardamont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A combination from Bardamont does no damage. Bardamont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hide circles away quickly and effectively. Hide tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hide moves into the clinch successfully.
Hide landing knees to the body.
Bardamont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hide can't find room to land a body shot as Bardamont controls the action.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Bardamont won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bardamont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bardamont takes a knee to the side of the body. Bardamont is breathing heavily. Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bardamont has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bardamont working hard to break the clinch. Bardamont is trying to force a seperation but Hide has the dominant position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A knee to the head by Hide.
Hide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bardamont has had enough of the clinch but Hide keeps him there for the moment. Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bardamont avoids it. Hide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards. Hide lands with a left to the head. Bardamont tries to break free but Hide pushes him back against the cage. Bardamont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hide has him pressed against the cage. Bardamont is trying to force a seperation but Hide has the dominant position. Hide lands a nice uppercut. Hide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardamonts head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Hide.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bardamont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bardamont avoids it. Hide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hide lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bardamont. Hide tries to land a knee to the head but Bardamont blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hide. Hide keeps control of Bardamont as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bardamont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bardamont misses with a combination
and Hide counters into the clinch. Nicely done. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hide has a couple of punches blocked by Bardamont.
Bardamont blocks a body shot from Hide. Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bardamont is trying to break the clinch but Hide has him pressed against the cage. Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bardamont is trying to break the clinch but Hide has him pressed against the cage. Bardamont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hide prevents Bardamont from breaking the clinch. Hide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards. Bardamont has had enough of the clinch but Hide keeps him there for the moment. Hide has a couple of punches blocked by Bardamont.
Bardamont wants to break free but Hide has control.
The referee calls for Hide to work.
Hide is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bardamont is keeping busy. Hide is looking to control Bardamont's arms but Bardamont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hide has his back to the cage. Hide misses with a short punch on the inside. Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bardamont avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bardamont.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
Bardamont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bardamont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hide effectively controlling the action here. Bardamont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bardamont misses with a short punch on the inside. Hide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as Bardamont controls his hands.
Bardamont is trying to break the clinch but Hide has him pressed against the cage. Bardamont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hide digs a right hand into Bardamont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bardamont's gas tank. Bardamont is looking to break free of the clinch but Hide has double underhooks. Bardamont scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bardamont tries to break the clinch but Hide is controlling the position. Bardamont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bardamont is trying to break the clinch but Hide is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide 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.
Bardamont avoids the body shot from Hide.
Bardamont seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bardamont fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hide rushes Bardamont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hide tries a body shot but Bardamont blocks it.
Hide stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hide in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bardamont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A right hook to the body lands for Hide.
Hide tries to work over Bardamont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bardamont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hide has Bardamont pressed against the cage, preventing Bardamont from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Bardamont won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards. Hide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bardamont in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hide stalls. Raphael Hide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hide tries to work over Bardamont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges. A body shot lands from Hide.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Bardamont blocks it.
Hide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Bardamont backwards. Hide lands a knee to the body.
Hide effectively controlling the action here. Bardamont wants to break free but Hide has control.
Hide utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Hide.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hide scores with a shoulder strike. Bardamont takes a knee to the side of the body. Hide tries a body shot but Bardamont blocks it.
Hide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bardamont struggles to land a body shot inside as Hide controls his hands.
Bardamont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hide has him pressed against the cage. Bardamont wants to get back to striking at distance but Hide won't allow it.
Hide has Bardamont pushed against the cage. Bardamont misses with a punch to the body.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hide tries a body shot but Bardamont blocks it.
Hide has Bardamont pressed against the cage, preventing Bardamont from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bardamont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bardamont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hide lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Hide - that landed with a thud.
Bardamont letting Hide take a breather here. Hide is working Bardamont over against the cage. Hide landing knees to the head.
Hide landing knees to the body.
Hide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bardamont in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide lands a body punch. Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Hide lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bardamont 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! Hide lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bardamont takes a knee to the side of the body. A shot in the inside from Hide. Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bardamont lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bardamont's elbow. Hide misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hide on the inside. Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A short right from Hide on the inside. Bardamont prevents a body shot from Hide. Bardamont wants to break free but Hide has control.
A short right from Bardamont on the inside. Bardamont avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Bardamont tries to break the clinch but Hide is controlling the position. Bardamont wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Bardamont. Hide pushes Bardamont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hide tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bardamont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bardamont misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Hide misses. Hide throws a leg kick but Bardamont moved away. Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardamont moves away. Hide clinches with his opponent.
Bardamont wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hide digs a right hand underneath Bardamont's ribcage. Bardamont let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bardamont is trying to force a seperation but Hide has the dominant position. Hide trying to stall but Bardamont improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hide avoiding damage.
Bardamont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bardamont lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bardamont. Hide manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bardamont is trying to force a seperation but Hide has the dominant position. Bardamont takes a knee to the side of the body. Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Bardamont is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bardamont wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hide has Bardamont pressed against the cage, preventing Bardamont from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hide is working Bardamont over against the cage. Hide trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bardamont wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bardamont takes a knee to the side of the body. Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hide lands a shot to the body. Hide working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Hide crunches a lovely knee into Bardamont's ribcage. Hide tries to throw a body punch but Bardamont avoids it by throwing Hide back against the cage. Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Bardamont won't want to take too many of those. Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hide is working Bardamont over against the cage. Hide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide is leaning against Bardamont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hide pressing his opponent against the cage. Bardamont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bardamont is trying to break the clinch but Hide is controlling him. Hide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
Hide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bardamont breaks the clinch.
Hide instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bardamont. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges. Bardamont breaks from the clinch.
Hide throws a leg kick that is checked and Bardamont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide needs to keep his hands up - Bardamont had a free shot at his head there. Hide dodges the punch combination from Bardamont.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hide scores with a shot to the body.
Hide throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hide fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bardamont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hide throws a body shot but no joy. Bardamont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hide takes one to the side of the head.
Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nejuis Bardamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raphael Hide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hide is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bardamont rather than just go for the knockout. Hide ducks under a wild hook from Bardamont.
And that's the end of the fight! Raphael Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hide winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Hide! Raphael Hide spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Nejuis Bardamont was interviewed post fight and said 'Charlie Hickings is great fighter. Will see competition real soon when I have more skill.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Breno Gracie (ranked 2609 p4p, 285 weight class) and Candy Van (ranked 2961 p4p, 318 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Breno Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Van defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Van. Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Gracie shoots in but Van avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Van lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van defends it nicely. Van misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Van manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Van unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Van gets a clinch. Van's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Van lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Van turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Van lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Van as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily. Van taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Van dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gracie fails to pull guard.
Van scores with a hook to the body. Van lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van pressing his opponent against the cage. Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. Van lands an uppercut. Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage. Van lands a knee to the head.
Van works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van lands a shoulder strike. Van is working Gracie over against the cage. Van lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Van lands a body punch. Van lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Van is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Van pressing his opponent against the cage. Van is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Van scores with a hook to the body. Van with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather. Van lands a body punch in the clinch. Van lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse. Van lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. A right handed body shot lands from Van.
Van lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Van leaning against his opponent.
Van using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van scores a nice knee to the body.
Van digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected. Van lands a nice shot to the body. Van stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie takes a shot to the head. Van using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van landing knees to the head.
Van lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. A body shot lands from Van.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Van.
A right hand to the body from Van.
A left hand lands to the body for Van.
Van unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches. Van lands a body shot. Van scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Van - that landed with a thud.
Van stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Van scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Van.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Van pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Gracie is rocked! Van content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Van wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gracie is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van yanks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Candy Van!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 330 p4p, 49 weight class) and Billy The Bastard (ranked 1194 p4p, 184 weight class). The Bastard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of Kings - Motorhead. Billy The Bastard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joel Romero! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy The Bastard! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Romero shoots in for a double leg but The Bastard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The Bastard falls off balance throwing a combination
so Romero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The Bastard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. The Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The Bastard throws a combination that misses and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. Romero prevents The Bastard from improving his position. The Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero. The Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though. The Bastard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely. Romero prevents The Bastard from standing back up.
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Bastard defending well though. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Bastard trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to The Bastard's temple. The Bastard is trying to control but can't.
Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely. Romero misses with a head shot. The Bastard uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bastard is keeping the position for now. The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romero is fighting to break The Bastard's control of his arms but The Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero is in close to The Bastard's body, working some short punches and elbows. Romero throws a strike but The Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The Bastard controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero striking off his back but it's not causing The Bastard any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Bastard defends it easily. The Bastard won't allow Romero to sweep him here. The Bastard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard wants to get up but he can't break Romero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bastard misses with a hook to the body
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero. The Bastard has Romero pulled in close to control his posture. Romero postures up.
Romero landing with the ground and pound. The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted. The Bastard looking to control.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Romero moves out of range of the strikes. Billy The Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Bastard misses with a looping left. Romero slips a jab and a cross from The Bastard.
A big right from The Bastard misses. Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Bastard. Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Bastard defends it nicely. The Bastard scores with a decent looking hook. Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It seemed like The Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Bastard misses with a head kick.
Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away. Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero. Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard. Romero feinted with a counter takedown. The Bastard tries a head kick but it misses.
Billy The Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Bastard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero feinted with a counter takedown. Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice defenses there by Romero. The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The Bastard stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet. The Bastard cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bastard.
The Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from The Bastard misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad. The Bastard lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Romero ducks right into an uppercut from The Bastard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Bastard misses the jab. Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The Bastard swinging wildly here.
The Bastard throws a leg kick that is checked and Romero counters with a takedown into side control. Romero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Bastard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romero but great work by The Bastard. Romero is trying to control The Bastard's posture but The Bastard avoids it. Romero tries to buck The Bastard off but The Bastard is having none of it. The Bastard decides to take the fight back to the feet. Romero goes for a double leg but The Bastard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Bastard continues to drive forward. 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! Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard. The Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react. The Bastard throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Bastard was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard. The Bastard pulls Romero in close to his closed guard and prevents Romero from doing any damage or advancing position. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. Romero lands a couple of elbows. Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero. Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted. The Bastard has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage. Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position. Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Romero landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero prevents The Bastard from getting back to his feet. The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Romero working some strikes from top position. Romero throws a big elbow that misses. The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romero won't allow The Bastard to sweep him here. Romero distracts The Bastard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The Bastard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The Bastard wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment. The Bastard looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bastard tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bastard to the ground. The Bastard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one. Romero fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero defending well as The Bastard loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Billy The Bastard just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!
The Bastard thows a leg kick but Romero checks it and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. The Bastard fights it but they end up in guard. Romero throws a big elbow that misses. Romero works over The Bastard with some ground and pound from guard. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. Romero looking to pass the guard. Romero throws an elbow that misses. The Bastard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by The Bastard!
Romero is looking for a triangle but The Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Romero has an active guard here but The Bastard has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The Bastard stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Romero trying to keep a closed guard but The Bastard is proving a slippery customer.
Romero working for a triangle but The Bastard defends it easily.
Romero is trying to control the position but The Bastard postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Bastard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The Bastard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head. Billy The Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup. No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt. The Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Bastard throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romero. The Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Romero slips a jab from The Bastard. Nice defenses there by Romero. A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Bastard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Bastard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Bastard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Billy The Bastard will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for The Bastard. The Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
The Bastard misses with a looping left. Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but The Bastard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The Bastard scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Romero moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero. Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Bastard is trying to stand.
The Bastard trying to control here.
The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard. Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Bastard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romero. The Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The Bastard is controlling Romero's posture. Romero scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero working some strikes from top position. The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Bastard trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The Bastard throws a nice inside leg kick. The Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The Bastard tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it. The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. The Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot. Romero slips under a jab. Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Bastard missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The Bastard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. The Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss. The Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Bastard's guard. The Bastard wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Billy The Bastard. I think The Bastard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy The Bastard! Billy The Bastard is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Billy The Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 582 p4p, 73 weight class) and Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1094 p4p, 131 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnoldas Sireika! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sireika misses the jab. Boxaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Sireika is quick to defend against it. Sireika 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. Sireika scores with a hook. Sireika closes the distance and clinches. Sireika trying to land knees to the body.
Boxaaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sireika is defending well. Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Boxaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sireika looks to throw an elbow but misses. Boxaaja has Sireika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sireika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Sireika avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Boxaaja. Sireika working aggressively here.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxaaja avoids the damage to the body. Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxaaja controls his hands.
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxaaja swinging wildly here.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boxaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boxaaja lunges at Sireika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sireika's hand. Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Sireika misses with a head kick.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Sireika moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sireika lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boxaaja doesn't seem phased though. Sireika swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Sireika swings widly with a right hand
and Boxaaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Boxaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sireika misses the jab. Sireika dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja. Sireika looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely. Sireika throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily. Boxaaja lands a really nice looking cross but Sireika seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Sireika. Boxaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boxaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boxaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sireika was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxaaja. Boxaaja misses with an uppercut. Sireika saw that one coming. Boxaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand. Sireika looks to clinch and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body. Boxaaja with a hook. Sireika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sireika connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A big right from Sireika misses. Boxaaja lands with an overhand left. Sireika ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja.
That has opened up Arnoldas Sireika's cut even more. Boxaaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sireika tries to clinch there but Boxaaja circles away.
Boxaaja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice defenses there by Boxaaja. Sireika misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boxaaja looks to land a right hand but Sireika moved out of range. Boxaaja misses with a low kick. Sireika misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely. Sireika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sireika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boxaaja is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Sireika hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja! Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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