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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Boco (ranked 21421 p4p, 135 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 5087 p4p, 99 weight class). Boco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Nights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Boco shows good takedown defense.
Boco lands a high kick!
It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Boco throws a head kick that half lands.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boco was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Fitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good leg kick by Boco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Boco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crazy Boco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Trevor Fitch's cut even more.
Boco connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Fitch to the floor! Boco dives in looking for the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch is looking to improve his position.
Boco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitch keeps working.
Fitch is looking for a sweep. Boco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitch won't allow Boco to pass to mount.
Boco is looking to take a break and control but Fitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch manages to get to full guard.
Boco stopping the sweep attempt from Fitch.
Boco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boco has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
Fitch has a closed guard, preventing Boco from standing up.
Fitch looking for a triangle here. Boco is fighting it but it looks tight! Fitch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Boco is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trevor Fitch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael MP (ranked 4032 p4p, 143 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 4542 p4p, 95 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MP might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whitesnake - Is This Love?. Johnny Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with an uppercut. MP saw that one coming.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MP counters with a takedown into side control.
MP in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, MP asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MP slows the pace down.
MP working the head with strikes.
Walker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MP is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that MP has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MP sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MP tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MP has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MP is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
MP wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MP looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walker is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker defending against the ground and pound.
Walker dodges the ground and pound from MP.
The strikes coming from MP are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
MP working the ground and pound from side control.
MP cracks Walker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! MP immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Walker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by MP!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael MP!
A less than humble Michael MP misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Meyer (ranked 4517 p4p, 151 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 6942 p4p, 116 weight class). The key to victory for Oscar Meyer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer lunges at Thistlewhite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thistlewhite's hand.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thistlewhite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thistlewhite showed some decent athleticism there.
Thistlewhite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thistlewhite maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Meyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thistlewhite has cracked it and Meyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thistlewhite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ignatius Thistlewhite made sure he mentioned RESISTANCE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Baroni (ranked 3286 p4p, 81 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 2678 p4p, 65 weight class). Chad Yonic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baroni moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Baroni lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Yonic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Baroni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baroni misses with a double jab
so Yonic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baroni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Baroni.
Baroni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yonic on the ground.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baroni is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Baroni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Baroni!
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Baroni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baroni tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baroni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yonic cracks Baroni with a solid left hand.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baroni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baroni keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Baroni pushes Yonic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baroni stuffs the takedown attempt from Yonic. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yonic is defended easily by Baroni.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target.
Baroni looks to land a left hand but Yonic moved out of range nicely.
Baroni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yonic eats them both and turns towards Baroni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yonic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
Nice takedown defense from Baroni. No joy for Yonic on that attempt.
Phillip Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Baroni connects with a nice cross there... Yonic is looking wobbly and Baroni recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Yonic to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baroni jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Baroni!
Phillip Baroni managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 2917 p4p, 69 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 3079 p4p, 75 weight class). Fothergill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Sight.
Fothergill clinches up with Sight and pushes him back against the cage.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Fothergill has the dominant position.
Fothergill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fothergill lands a knee to the body.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Paul Sight has been cut.
Fothergill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fothergill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sight lands a lovely overhand right.
Sight lands with a hook. Fothergill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fothergill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fothergill has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Fothergill misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sight misses the target.
Fothergill thumps Sight with a low kick.
Sight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill blocks the body kick.
Sight dodges the punch combination from Fothergill.
Fothergill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sight blocks a head kick by Fothergill.
Fothergill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sight lands the left hand.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fothergill jabs Sight right on the nose. Sight blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Sight as he connects with a hook.
Fothergill has managed to clinch.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fothergill.
Sight is rocked!
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fothergill has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Sight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fothergill lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sight off his feet! Sight tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Fothergill!
Jimmy Fothergill took some time post fight to say the following; 'There's only room for one ginger ninja in town, and it sure as heck isn't that frizzy haired shithouse! Ave that!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 2253 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 2298 p4p, 52 weight class). Magaluff has chosen Shalom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magaluff controls Fidnhasieunch momentarily but Fidnhasieunch frees himself.
Fidnhasieunch won't allow Magaluff to get back to his feet.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the guard.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fidnhasieunch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fidnhasieunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Magaluff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fidnhasieunch is one step ahead there.
Magaluff has Fidnhasieunch pulled in close to control his posture.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet but Fidnhasieunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaluff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fidnhasieunch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magaluff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magaluff has momentary wrist control but Fidnhasieunch slips an elbow through the middle.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Magaluff working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magaluff 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.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Magaluff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fidnhasieunch is controlling him.
Fidnhasieunch with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes but missing.
Fidnhasieunch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of digs.
Magaluff wants to stand but Fidnhasieunch is controlling the position.
Fidnhasieunch slips nicely into half guard.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is pressing down on Magaluff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magaluff is holding on for now.
Magaluff is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass to mount but Magaluff is defending the position.
Magaluff wants to sweep but Fidnhasieunch has passed to side control!
Fidnhasieunch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magaluff down.
Magaluff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fidnhasieunch landing a few strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Magaluff tries to buck Fidnhasieunch off but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Magaluff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fidnhasieunch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fidnhasieunch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magaluff some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes.
Magaluff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magaluff struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Magaluff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Magaluff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magaluff is controlling Fidnhasieunch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magaluff is trying to maintain the position but Fidnhasieunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass to mount but Magaluff is defending the position.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the action but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch slips a nice elbow through Magaluff's hands, connecting with Magaluff's forehead.
Fidnhasieunch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magaluff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard.
Magaluff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Fidnhasieunch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magaluff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fidnhasieunch. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is keen to just control but Magaluff is a slippery customer.
Fidnhasieunch prevents Magaluff from improving his position.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control from half guard but Magaluff is working away.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Magaluff is keeping him busy.
Magaluff is trying to get back to full guard.
Magaluff is staying active underneath Fidnhasieunch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
Magaluff is trying to stand back up but Fidnhasieunch is controlling him
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaluff is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaluff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magaluff can't do much from the bottom here.
Fidnhasieunch lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Fidnhasieunch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaluff can do to turn this around?
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes.
Fidnhasieunch working away.
Magaluff pushes Fidnhasieunch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fidnhasieunch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound from side control.
Fidnhasieunch prevents Magaluff from escaping the position.
Fidnhasieunch scores with punches from side control.
Magaluff struggling a bit here.
Fidnhasieunch lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaluff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fidnhasieunch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magaluff to see if he's OK.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a few punches from side control.
Magaluff prevents Fidnhasieunch from improving position.
Fidnhasieunch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magaluff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fidnhasieunch's guard! Nice work there by Magaluff!
Fidnhasieunch has Magaluff pulled in close to control his posture.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Fidnhasieunch's brow.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaluff throwing strikes from guard but Fidnhasieunch blocks nicely.
Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaluff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magaluff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.
Magaluff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaluff cracks Fidnhasieunch with a solid left hand.
Fidnhasieunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magaluff working some strikes from top position.
Magaluff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.
Fidnhasieunch has his foot on Magaluff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magaluff works his way back into a safe position though.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.
Magaluff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fidnhasieunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Fidnhasieunch's brow.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magaluff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magaluff stopping the sweep attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fidnhasieunch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to keep Magaluff in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magaluff counters with a straight right hand.
Fidnhasieunch drops his hands momentarily and Magaluff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fidnhasieunch.
William Fidnhasieunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Fidnhasieunch shoots for a takedown but Magaluff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Magaluff punishes Fidnhasieunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown but Magaluff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magaluff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magaluff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fidnhasieunchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaluff bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fidnhasieunch! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Magaluff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fidnhasieunch's head.
Oh Fidnhasieunch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magaluff arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fidnhasieunch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
During a confident post fight interview, Kabala Magaluff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 1862 p4p, 83 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 1552 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babyara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Babyara throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Babyara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babyara defends well and Steve ends up having to push Babyara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babyara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooh!!! Babyara has knocked Steve down with a huge combo! Babyara steps away and waves a wobbly Steve back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steve is rocked!
It looks like Brock Steve has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Babyara finish him?
Babyara darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Steve's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Babyara before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxy Baby (ranked 1331 p4p, 23 weight class) and Comeon Hitme (ranked 1061 p4p, 19 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hitme's choice of entrance music: Face Fisted - Dethklok. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxxy Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby slips under a jab.
Baby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hitme scores with a hook to the body. Baby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baby looks to land a combination but Hitme avoids it well.
Hitme throws the kick towards the body but Baby avoids it.
Baby scores with a jab to the body.
Hitme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baby sprawls well. Baby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitme gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitme walks into a stiff left hand from Baby.
Baby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme misses with a body punch
and Baby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baby lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baby lands a jab to Hitme's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby jabs Hitme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baby misses the shot to the body.
Baby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baby lands a lovely overhand right.
Baby lunges at Hitme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitme's hand.
Baby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitme doesn't manage to clinch there - Baby circles away.
Hitme throws a right and a left that Baby avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitme.
Hitme misses with a low kick.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Baby - just one landing.
Baby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby scores with a hook.
Hitme looks to land a body kick but Baby moved away.
Baby lands a nice hook to Hitme's body. Hitme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baby connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baby takes the fight into the clinch.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Hitme avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage.
Baby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitme.
Baby misses with a punch to the body.
Baby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Comeon Hitme.
Baby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitme.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baby.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitme is trying to pull guard but Baby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baby lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Baby.
Hitme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Hitme avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage.
Baby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitme backwards.
Hitme fails to pull guard.
Baby tries a body shot but Hitme blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baby.
Baby works on Hitme's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baby scores with a hook to the body.
Hitme looks winded!
Hitme tries to pull guard but Baby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baby digs a right hand underneath Hitme's ribcage. Hitme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baby is working Hitme over against the cage.
Baby pushes Hitme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baby lands a nice uppercut.
Baby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitme is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme blocking some punches.
A short left from Baby.
Hitme is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby finish him?
Hitme blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Baby.
Baby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hitme with a big uppercut! Hitme tries to clinch up but Baby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hitme to the mat! Hitme covers up and Baby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxxy Baby!
A victorious Maxxy Baby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 830 p4p, 38 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 800 p4p, 15 weight class). Talanoa comes to the cage accompanied by Tonga. Fanta Coco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paea Talanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talanoa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coco is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Coco.
A right-left combo lands from Coco.
Coco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talanoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talanoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Talanoa fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Coco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco punishes Talanoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Coco has Talanoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Talanoa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talanoa tries to stall but Coco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
Talanoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Talanoa, up you get!
Coco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talanoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talanoa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talanoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Talanoa shoots and misses
and Coco counters with a straight right hand.
Coco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talanoa will feel that in the morning.
Talanoa is breathing heavily.
Coco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco scores with a jab.
Coco lands a big shot that drops Talanoa! Can he finish him?
It looks like Paea Talanoa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Talanoa is proving hard to escape from.
Coco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talanoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coco has managed to get both his arms back between Talanoa's legs - danger averted.
Coco wants to stand and escape but instead Talanoa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coco wants to get back to his feet but Talanoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talanoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coco, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talanoa.
Talanoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco lands with a good body shot.
Coco darts in and clinches Talanoa up against the cage.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Talanoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talanoa tries to pull guard but Coco won't allow it.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco prevents the takedown attempt.
Coco tries a body shot but Talanoa blocks it.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coco prevents it.
Good body shot from Coco.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talanoa or not.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coco with a jab.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Talanoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coco clinches up against the cage.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco lands a body shot.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talanoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coco lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco cracks Talanoa with a nice body shot.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Coco.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Coco.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
A hook to the body from Coco.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Fanta Coco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Coco on the inside.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco is working Talanoa over against the cage.
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Talanoa avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Talanoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coco smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Talanoa.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Coco manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Coco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Coco as the two fighters clinch.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco scores with a hook to the body.
Coco scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Coco.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco lands a nice uppercut.
Talanoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
That's time! Talanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coco closes the distance and clinches.
Coco gets underhooks to prevent Talanoa's takedown attempt.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco lands a body punch.
Coco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Talanoa's ribcage. Talanoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talanoa.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from Talanoa.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talanoa's elbow.
Coco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Coco.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coco lands with a right to the head.
Coco lands a body shot.
Coco presses Talanoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Coco tries to work over Talanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Coco.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco scores with a shot to the side of Talanoa's head.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Talanoa's ribcage. Talanoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Coco.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.
Coco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Talanoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coco smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talanoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Coco counters with a big uppercut that knocks Talanoa off his feet! Coco dives into side control looking to finish!
Talanoa is rocked!
Talanoa wants to control but Coco postures up.
Oh Talanoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Talanoa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco moves into the clinch.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Talanoa controls the action.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talanoa or not.
Coco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
Coco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Talanoa blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talanoa wants a takedown.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
Talanoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Talanoa takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to take the fight to the mat but Coco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Coco.
Paea Talanoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coco is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Coco digs a right hand into Talanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talanoa's gas tank.
Coco scores with a shot to the side of Talanoa's head.
Talanoa has Coco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talanoas head.
Talanoa throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Coco as the two fighters clinch.
Fanta Coco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Coco.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fanta Coco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coco 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fanta Coco!
A very excited looking Fanta Coco 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Braddock (ranked 739 p4p, 33 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 564 p4p, 23 weight class). John Braddock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Griffith's chin.
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith scores with a nice right hand.
Braddock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braddock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braddock thuds his right hand into Griffith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Braddock catches Griffith right on the button with a cross.
Anthony Griffith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Braddock counters with a straight right hand.
Griffith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffith throws a right hand that misses
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Braddock.
Braddock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Braddock has been cut.
Griffith misses with a kick to the body
and Braddock counters with a nice uppercut.
Braddock throws out a loose jab but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Griffith responds with a good body kick, but Braddock manages to step out the way in time.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses.
Braddock throwing a counter right hand but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffith misses with a jab to the body
and Braddock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braddock throws a jab when Griffith was well out of range.
Griffith throws a leg kick but Braddock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffith misses with a body shot
and Braddock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braddock looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braddock.
Griffith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away.
Griffith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braddock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braddock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Braddock throws a lazy right hand but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braddock misses with a straight right.
Braddock swings widly with a right hand
and Griffith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffith misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Griffith misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffith.
It looked like Braddock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffith.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Braddock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braddock looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Griffith is looking for the big counter here.
Griffith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffith misses with an uppercut
and Braddock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffith misses with a kick to the body.
Braddock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffith misses with a body shot
enabling Braddock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Braddock moves out of range easily.
Braddock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Braddock to counter with a crisp jab.
Braddock lands with a right that hurts Griffith. Griffith looks to clinch but Braddock throws a short knee that drops Griffith. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Braddock!
A less than humble John Braddock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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