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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ima Scrapper (ranked 6937 p4p, 579 weight class) and Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 5595 p4p, 530 weight class). Haley Herzog Hearn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ima Scrapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrapper shoots for a double leg takedown but Herzog Hearn sprawls well. He's pushed Scrapper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scrapper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Herzog Hearn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Scrapper wants to control but Herzog Hearn postures up.
Herzog Hearn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scrapper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Herzog Hearn but great work by Scrapper.
Herzog Hearn taking a bit of punishment here - Scrapper scoring with strikes.
Herzog Hearn sneaks back into half guard.
Herzog Hearn has hold of Scrapper's hands but Scrapper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Herzog Hearn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scrapper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scrapper's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog Hearn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog Hearn biding his time, controlling Scrapper.
Herzog Hearn is hanging on to Scrapper's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn is looking for the choke from the back position but Scrapper is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrapper is in bad spot here.
Herzog Hearn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Scrapper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herzog Hearn on the ground.
Herzog Hearn looking to break Scrapper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scrapper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Herzog Hearn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herzog Hearn has Scrapper flattened out and is raining down punches.
Scrapper tries to break free.
Herzog Hearn misses with a punch to the head.
Herzog Hearn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herzog Hearn.
Scrapper wants to get back to his feet.
Herzog Hearn is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scrapper reverses the position brilliantly into Herzog Hearn's guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrapper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scrapper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scrapper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herzog Hearn pulls Scrapper in to control the position.
Herzog Hearn has his feet on Scrapper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herzog Hearn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scrapper defends it nicely.
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown but Scrapper shows good takedown defense.
Scrapper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Herzog Hearn closes the distance and clinches up with Scrapper, looking for a takedown. Herzog Hearn pushes Scrapper against the cage but Scrapper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ima Scrapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haley Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn looks winded!
Herzog Hearn moves into the clinch.
Herzog Hearn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scrapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herzog Hearn is pressed up against the cage. Scrapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herzog Hearn down to the mat. Herzog Hearn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scrapper tests Herzog Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herzog Hearn misses with a combination
and Scrapper counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog Hearn closes the distance and clinches up with Scrapper, looking for a takedown. Herzog Hearn pushes Scrapper against the cage but Scrapper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scrapper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Herzog Hearn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scrapper landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn keeping moving, preventing Scrapper from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herzog Hearn can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrapper tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog Hearn is retaining full guard.
Herzog Hearn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Herzog Hearn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herzog Hearn looking for a guillotine here but Scrapper defends easily.
Herzog Hearn has his foot on Scrapper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scrapper works his way back into a safe position though.
Herzog Hearn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herzog Hearn scores with a takedown into Scrapper's guard.
Herzog Hearn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Herzog Hearn gets to his feet. Scrapper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scrapper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herzog Hearn swats away the attempt to clinch by Scrapper.
Herzog Hearn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Herzog Hearn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog Hearn forces Scrapper back against the cage and clinches.
Scrapper is trying to break free.
Herzog Hearn pulls guard successfully.
Herzog Hearn is controlling Scrapper's posture.
Scrapper postures up in Herzog Hearn's guard and throws a big left but Herzog Hearn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scrapper has gone for a leg lock! Herzog Hearn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scrapper's guard.
Scrapper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herzog Hearn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scrapper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herzog Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herzog Hearn tries to stand but Scrapper is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herzog Hearn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scrapper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scrapper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herzog Hearn pushes down on Scrapper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scrapper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Herzog Hearn passes to full mount!
Scrapper is bucking up trying to escape but Herzog Hearn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Herzog Hearn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Scrapper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Scrapper tries to lock up and control but Herzog Hearn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn with good strikes from the mount here!
Scrapper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herzog Hearn with the ground and pound from mount.
Herzog Hearn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Herzog Hearn pushes Scrapper up against the cage in a clinch.
Scrapper can't get the takedown.
Scrapper throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scrapper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scrapper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herzog Hearn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herzog Hearn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrapper's brow.
Herzog Hearn is working for takedown but Scrapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scrapper.
Herzog Hearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herzog Hearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapper wants to control from the top but Herzog Hearn keeps moving.
Herzog Hearn trying to control the position here.
Scrapper trying to control but Herzog Hearn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herzog Hearn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herzog Hearn working for a triangle but Scrapper defends it easily.
Scrapper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herzog Hearn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herzog Hearn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scrapper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scrapper won't allow Herzog Hearn to sweep him here.
Scrapper cracks Herzog Hearn with a solid left hand.
Scrapper throws a strike but Herzog Hearn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog Hearn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scrapper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn tries to free his leg and advance position but Scrapper is retaining full guard.
Ima Scrapper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog Hearn wanted to stand there but Scrapper had control of the position.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Herzog Hearn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn stops Scrapper from standing up.
Herzog Hearn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scrapper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scrapper looking for subs off his back but Herzog Hearn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Herzog Hearn content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herzog Hearn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scrapper sees it coming and defends easily.
Scrapper tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Herzog Hearn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Herzog Hearn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haley Herzog Hearn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herzog Hearn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haley Herzog Hearn!
Haley Herzog Hearn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KarateO Masuta (ranked 5119 p4p, 509 weight class) and Ruston Cohle (ranked 22804 p4p, 635 weight class). Masuta comes to the cage accompanied by We Can Dance . Cohle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raining Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, KarateO Masuta !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruston Cohle!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohle misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cohle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown but Masuta shows good takedown defense.
Cohle shoots for a double leg takedown but Masuta sprawls well. He's pushed Cohle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruston Cohle.
Cohle looks winded!
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Cohle dives in for a single leg takedown but Masuta 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.
Cohle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cohle tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cohle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a huge right that knocks Cohle out cold! Masuta is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KarateO Masuta !
Post fight, an emotional KarateO Masuta said 'Arigoto '.
The defeated Ruston Cohle had this to say: 'What can ya do.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Ridley (ranked 5791 p4p, 540 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 4715 p4p, 500 weight class). DeMarcus Ridley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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198 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbitte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ridley kicks Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
Ridley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Ridley persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley tries to roll over but Rabbitte keeps him under control.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
Ridley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ridley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabbitte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ridley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.
Rabbitte wants to get up but he can't break Ridley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rabbitte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rabbitte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ridley!
Rabbitte decides to stand back up. Rabbitte steps back and let's Ridley get back to his feet.
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte stands up over Ridley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been informed that Rabbitte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Ridley won't let him.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte scoring with some ground and pound.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte connects with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte throwing strikes but missing.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ridley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rabbitte.
Ridley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ridley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rabbitte's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rabbitte bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rabbitte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabbitte lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabbitte stands and throws Ridley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ridley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rabbitte.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount.
Rabbitte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabbitte controlling the pace.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ridley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rabbitte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley is not content to let Rabbitte control the position.
Ridley wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rabbitte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Rabbitte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte passes to side control.
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ridley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Rabbitte crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rabbitte postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rabbitte misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabbitte misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rabbitte is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridley is defending well.
Rabbitte stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rabbitte tries to stand and escape but Ridley is controlling the position.
Rabbitte working over Ridley with some ground and pound. Ridley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but Ridley defending well.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rabbitte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rabbitte wants to stand but Ridley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rabbitte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ridley tries to lock up and control but Rabbitte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rabbitte unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rabbitte is landing with some decent strikes but Ridley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ridley is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rabbitte! Ridley is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Wong (ranked 5434 p4p, 506 weight class) and Andres Solano (ranked 4425 p4p, 468 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by Aloe Blacc - The Man. Andres Solano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andres Solano!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solano fails to land with a series of punches.
Wong slips under a jab.
Solano misses the jab.
Wong slips under a jab.
Solano misses the jab.
Solano tests Wong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Solano misses its intended target.
Wong throwing a counter right hand but Solano manages to avoid it.
Solano throws a head kick that Wong semi-blocks.
Wong is rocked!
Solano misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solano looks to land a combination but Wong avoids it well.
Solano drops Wong with a straight right hand, right on the button! Solano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Solano!
The defeated King Wong had this to say: 'Train hard, Figt harder! Will beat, next fight! I King Wong!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billeray (ranked 5830 p4p, 485 weight class) and Mikhail Kuznetsov (ranked 2728 p4p, 305 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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160 lbs
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19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billeray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Billeray's ribs.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Billeray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Billeray wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billeray won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Kuznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov pulls Billeray in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Billeray stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Billeray landing with the ground and pound.
Billeray throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billeray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Billeray, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stands and throws Billeray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billeray keeps working.
Billeray is trying to improve his position.
Billeray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuznetsov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Billeray working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Billeray's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billeray is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetsov stands up from Billeray's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Billeray blocks the body kick.
Billeray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billeray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Billeray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Billeray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
Billeray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Billeray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billeray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Billeray with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Billeray, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Billeray stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billeray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Billeray is controlling him.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Billeray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billeray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Billeray's head to control his posture.
Billeray trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billeray throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billeray looking to control but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Billeray wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billeray taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billeray wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Billeray?
Kuznetsov avoids the attempt from Billeray to control.
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Billeray hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working to try and regain half guard.
Billeray 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.
Billeray wants to hold on but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Billeray circles away.
Billeray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billeray's hands.
Billeray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Billeray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Billeray is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Billeray fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes Billeray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billeray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Billeray's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has Billeray pressed against the cage.
Billeray has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Billeray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov rushes Billeray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tightens his grip and picks Billeray up, before dumping him to the ground. Billeray manages to land in guard.
Billeray is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov is working Billeray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billeray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhail Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billeray wants to stand and escape but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Billeray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billeray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Billeray's legs - danger averted.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving.
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billeray's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yul Kropp (ranked 3610 p4p, 164 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 3917 p4p, 178 weight class). Kropp comes to the cage accompanied by Black Veil Brides - COFFIN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 1 - 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 New York, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropp shoots in for a takedown but Pablo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pablo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kropp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pablo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Yul Kropp has been cut.
Kropp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropp.
Kropp misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pablo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kropp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pablo lands a stunning uppercut that sends Kropp to the mat!
Kropp is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pablo slips a nice elbow through Kropp's hands, connecting with Kropp's forehead.
Oh Kropp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kropp wants to get back to full guard but Pablo has passed into side control.
A big shot lands for Pablo! That's hurt Kropp! Will he recover? Pablo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Pablo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spude Pulkkinen (ranked 1983 p4p, 273 weight class) and Valentin Saric (ranked 2673 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
208 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spude Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkkinen, looking for a takedown. Saric pushes Pulkkinen against the cage but Pulkkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Saric.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saric throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Saric takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saric slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Saric fails with the takedown.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saric gets a double leg takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Saric stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it.
Pulkkinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulkkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saric goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pulkkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saric but great work by Pulkkinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position but Saric is working away.
Pulkkinen working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulkkinen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric tries to hold on but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Pulkkinen avoids the attempt from Saric to control.
Pulkkinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Pulkkinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pulkkinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen wants to pass to mount but Saric is defending the position.
Pulkkinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Saric checks it.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saric's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Saric's knee but Saric avoids it well.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Saric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
No joy there for Saric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Saric drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard, as Saric worked for a kimura.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulkkinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saric wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Pulkkinen has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Saric off! Saric jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulkkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Pulkkinen's legs - danger averted.
Saric trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saric scores with a jab.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Saric knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Saric fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Pulkkinen clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saric moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Saric cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Saric knows he should have avoided that one.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pulkkinen to the mat! Pulkkinen manages to get full guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen has control of Saric's left arm, preventing Saric from doing any damage.
Pulkkinen controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Valentin Saric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Valentin Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looking to control.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Saric off! Saric jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spude Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Saric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen thumps Saric with a low kick.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saric's corner calls for a 1-2. Saric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Saric misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
and Pulkkinen scores with a counter punch that sends Saric to the canvas! Pulkkinen smells blood - he's punishing Saric with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Saric has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spude Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Spude Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Smith (ranked 4473 p4p, 376 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 1767 p4p, 199 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
243 lbs
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245 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steel is not content to let Smith control the position.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Smith looks to land a strike but Steel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Hunter Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel keeping control of the position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working Steel over with strikes.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel 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.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter Smith's cut is getting worse.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Smith looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes one on the button.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Smith shoots in.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Jeez, Hunter Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Steel.
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Steel!
A very excited looking Jack Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Hide (ranked 602 p4p, 91 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 2545 p4p, 312 weight class). Hide comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
190 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hide gets a clinch.
McConnell has Hide pushed against the cage.
McConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. McConnell won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hide.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell taking a breather.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Hide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McConnell avoiding damage.
McConnell working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hide was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Hide fires out a quick counter leg kick but McConnell just manages to avoid it.
McConnell swings for the body but Hide moves out of range.
Hide throws a leg kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hide.
Nice defenses there by Hide.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from McConnell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hide takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Hide closes the distance but McConnell moves to the side
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell slips a jab from Hide.
Hide jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hide scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hide moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Hide lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hide. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Hide throws a low kick but McConnell moves out of range easily.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell slips a jab from Hide.
Hide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hide slips under a jab.
Hide slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell lands a jab to the nose.
Hide wants to slow McConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hide throws out the jab.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hide.
Hide is looking to counter the offense by McConnell and move into the clinch.
McConnell throws a hook but Hide avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hide. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hide lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell scores with a hook.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Hide moves out of range of the strikes.
Hide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hide blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
That's time! Hide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hide tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hide takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hide is rocked!
McConnell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hide falls backwards - clearly groggy! McConnell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 1572 p4p, 187 weight class) and Axel Youngblood (ranked 1367 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Youngblood as he avoids it easily.
Xe drops his hands momentarily and Youngblood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Xe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab.
Xe looks to land a left hand but Youngblood moved out of range nicely.
Xe throws out a loose jab but Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xe lands a nice hook to Youngblood's body. Youngblood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xe connects with a nice looking jab.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the body
and Xe moves into the clinch.
Xe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood avoiding damage.
I was talking to Xe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xe misses with the head strike.
Youngblood can't find room to land a body shot as Xe controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Xe.
Xe being controlled against the cage.
Xe has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood breaks from the clinch.
Youngblood dips to his left and cracks Xe with an uppercut!
Xe sizes up Youngblood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Youngblood throws an overhand right that lands on Xe's shoulder, as Xe tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Professor Xe's cut is getting worse.
Youngblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xe jabs Youngblood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xe scores with a takedown into Youngblood's guard.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Xe postures up.
Xe tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblood is retaining full guard.
Xe wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Youngblood wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Youngblood has his hands on Xe's head, controlling the position.
Youngblood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Youngblood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xe shoots in looking for a takedown. Youngblood tries to sprawl out of it but Xe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Youngblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Youngblood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xe's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Youngblood lands with a good body shot.
Youngblood throws a right hand that misses
and Xe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Youngblood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xe, as that shot connected.
Xe with a jab.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Youngblood misses the body punch
and Xe moves into the clinch.
Youngblood can't break the clinch.
Youngblood working aggressively here.
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Xe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe blocks a jab.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xe connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Professor Xe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xe looks to throw the jab but Youngblood is out of range.
Jab by Xe.
Youngblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xe.
Youngblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xe.
Youngblood throws a looping overhand right but Xe ducks down to avoid it.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xe doesn't seem phased though.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Youngblood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Youngblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youngblood throws out a counter right but Xe avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Youngblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youngblood misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe throws a jab but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood looks to land a right hand but Xe moved out of range.
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Xe.
Youngblood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Professor Xe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Youngblood takes a swing at Xe's ribcage but misses.
Xe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xe is chipping away with strikes.
Xe is looking to take a break and control but Youngblood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Youngblood wants to control but Xe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xe slows the pace down.
Youngblood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Youngblood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Youngblood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Xe wants to control but Youngblood is keeping him busy.
Xe wants to take a breather but Youngblood manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Xe.
Youngblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Youngblood pulls Xe in close to prevent any damage.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut.
Youngblood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
Youngblood throws a good cross that connects.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Youngblood walks into a jab.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
Xe attempts a counter takedown but Youngblood avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Youngblood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axel Youngblood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xe avoids the body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Youngblood misses with a looping left.
Youngblood misses with a right hand
enabling Xe to counter with a crisp jab.
Xe throws a jab but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood misses the jab.
Xe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Xe.
Youngblood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Youngblood throws a lazy uppercut
and Xe counters with a single leg into guard. Youngblood didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Youngblood, not yet.
Xe chips away with some ground and pound.
Youngblood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xe controls the pace.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe throws a strike but Youngblood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xe pulls Youngblood in close to his closed guard and prevents Youngblood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xe working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Youngblood stopping the sweep attempt from Xe.
Youngblood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xe wants to sweep but no luck.
Youngblood wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
Xe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xe misses with a looping right.
Xe tries for a takedown but Youngblood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Youngblood throws a lazy uppercut
and Xe counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xe slips under a jab from Youngblood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe lands a really nice looking cross but Youngblood seems unphased.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Youngblood.
Xe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xe slips a straight right by Youngblood.
Xe throws a body punch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Youngblood.
Xe throwing a counter right hand but Youngblood manages to avoid it.
Xe fails with the takedown.
Xe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xe throws a hook but Youngblood avoids it easily.
Axel Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xe.
Youngblood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Youngblood doesn't seem bothered though.
Youngblood works Xe's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xe.
Xe throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Xe misses.
Youngblood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Youngblood misses the target.
Xe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Youngblood swings for the body but Xe moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axel Youngblood.
I think Youngblood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axel Youngblood!
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