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Middleweight Grand Prix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Wallace (ranked 5691 p4p, 466 weight class) and Bubba James Jr (ranked 24779 p4p, 531 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by The Chase Theme. James Jr has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaun Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James Jr is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but James Jr is out of range.
James Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
James Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
Wallace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
James Jr misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
James Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables James Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
James Jr manages to break the clinch.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James Jr moves away.
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 slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
James Jr tries to clinch up.
James Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James Jr slips under a jab from Wallace.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables James Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wallace with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but James Jr blocks it.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James Jr.
Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Crunch! James Jr slams his shin into Wallace's torso.
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Jr breaks the clinch.
James Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
James Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace is pushing James Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage.
James Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but James Jr moved out of range.
James Jr is looking for the big counter here.
James Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
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 defenses there by James Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped James Jr's head back.
Wallace lands the left hand.
We've been informed that James Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Wallace does it's job there.
James Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by James Jr. James Jr maintains the clinch.
A short left from Wallace.
James Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. James Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
James Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James Jr is looking to clinch.
James Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
James Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wallace does it's job there.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. James Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace lands an overhand right.
James Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but James Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
James Jr walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bubba James Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wallace cracks James Jr with an open hand slap.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of James Jr's head but James Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace lands a jab.
James Jr misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but James Jr ducks down to avoid it.
James Jr throws a counter combo.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James Jr on the side of the head.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Jr can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James Jr avoids the body shot from Wallace.
James Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wallace is trying to defend but James Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but James Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James Jr slips under a jab.
James Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
James Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but James Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Jr stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good shot there by James Jr.
James Jr misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace scores with a hook.
James Jr tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks James Jr with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by James Jr.
James Jr throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace with a jab.
James Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but James Jr moved out of range nicely.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
James Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of James Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James Jr slips a jab from Wallace.
Despite the aggression on James Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and James Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Jr wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Wallace.
James Jr throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
James Jr throws a head kick that misses.
James Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
A jab from Wallace misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
James Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by James Jr.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and James Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of James Jr's head but James Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. James Jr backs away looking to recover.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
James Jr tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James Jr scrambles back to his feet.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
James Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
James Jr tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
James Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James Jr is in Wallace's guard.
Wallace is working an open guard so James Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from James Jr.
James Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but James Jr is out of range.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by James Jr. James Jr maintains the clinch.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces James Jr off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James Jr moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
James Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
James Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for James Jr on that attempt.
James Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Jr tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Jr wants to clinch
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
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!
James Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James Jr walks into a left hand.
Wallace punishes James Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaun Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. James Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace clobbers James Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
After the fight, Shaun Wallace was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Purple Karaage (ranked 6977 p4p, 512 weight class) and Guts Griffin (ranked 5819 p4p, 472 weight class). Guts Griffin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Purple Karaage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guts Griffin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karaage defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Karaage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karaage misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Karaage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Karaage.
Karaage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin dives in and grabs Karaage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karaage pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Karaage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaage throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Karaage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Purple Karaage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.
Griffin drops Karaage with a beautiful combination! Karaage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffin is looking for the KO!
Karaage is rocked!
It looks like Purple Karaage has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Karaage is out on his feet! Griffin sets himself and nearly takes Karaage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guts Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Calgrand (ranked 22004 p4p, 514 weight class) and Dane Bloodbeard (ranked 5188 p4p, 399 weight class). Calgrand comes to the cage accompanied by Badlands - Bruce Springsteen. Dane Bloodbeard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Kirk Calgrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dane Bloodbeard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloodbeard throws an elbow but misses.
Bloodbeard lands an elbow inside that Calgrand shrugs off.
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.
Bloodbeard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calgrand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calgrand has hold of one of Bloodbeard's legs. Bloodbeard is fighting the takedown attempt but Calgrand gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
Calgrand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bloodbeard is trying to keep Calgrand in close.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
Calgrand is looking to stand up but Bloodbeard won't let him.
Bloodbeard is trying to control the position but Calgrand postures up.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodbeard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calgrand controls the pace.
Calgrand trying to control but Bloodbeard is working from the bottom.
Calgrand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bloodbeard is trying to keep Calgrand in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodbeard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calgrand stays in close to Bloodbeard's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calgrand closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodbeard misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloodbeard throws an elbow but it misses.
Calgrand drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodbeard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bloodbeard passes into half guard.
Bloodbeard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Calgrand gets full guard.
Calgrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bloodbeard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calgrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodbeard looking to pass the guard.
Bloodbeard working some strikes from top position.
Bloodbeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Calgrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calgrand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloodbeard prevents Calgrand from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calgrand looking to control.
Bloodbeard looking to pass the guard.
Calgrand trying to control the position.
Calgrand kicks Bloodbeard off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calgrand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calgrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calgrand drives through and clinches with Bloodbeard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodbeard lands an elbow just above Calgrand 's eye.
Bloodbeard goes for a takedown attempt but Calgrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calgrand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodbeard sprawls well initially but Calgrand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloodbeard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calgrand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Calgrand seems to be working for a kimura but Bloodbeard defends the submission attempt.
Bloodbeard gets back to full guard.
Bloodbeard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodbeard is on top in guard.
Bloodbeard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calgrand's head.
Calgrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodbeard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk Calgrand's cut is getting worse.
Bloodbeard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bloodbeard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodbeard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodbeard gets to his feet and stands over Calgrand, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Calgrand felt that one! Bloodbeard unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Calgrand from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Bloodbeard!
A victorious Dane Bloodbeard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raven Danny (ranked 6011 p4p, 499 weight class) and Neil Peil (ranked 24498 p4p, 562 weight class). Peil has chosen Homemade creation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neil Peil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Danny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Peil!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peil scores with a jab.
Peil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Danny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Peil.
Danny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peil circles away.
Danny dives in and grabs Peil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peil pushes down on Danny's head and hops out.
Peil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peil scores with a head kick.
Peil scores with a head kick. Danny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danny is rocked!
Danny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peil but Peil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raven Danny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peil closes the distance and clinches.
Peil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Peil.
Peil tries to work over Danny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danny is looking to break free of the clinch but Peil has double underhooks.
Danny letting Peil take a breather here.
Danny manages to break the clinch.
Neil Peil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danny manages to avoid it.
Danny thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peil moves into the clinch.
Danny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peil has Danny pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Peil.
Danny blocks a body shot from Peil.
Peil is pushing Danny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danny.
Danny is trying to stall.
Danny gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peil regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peil looking to control.
Danny works over Peil with some ground and pound from guard.
Peil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danny. 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.
Danny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peil is trying to control Danny's posture but Danny avoids it.
Danny is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Peil is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Danny is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Peil tries to buck Danny off but Danny is having none of it.
Danny taking a breather here.
Danny decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Peil wants to clinch up but Danny keeps it at a distance.
Danny slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danny keeps the fight on the outside.
Peil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peil stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Peil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peil pushes Danny up against the cage in a clinch.
Peil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danny lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peil pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neil Peil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peil throws a series of punches but Danny moves out of range.
Danny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peil clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peil unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danny prevents a body shot from Peil.
Peil stops a takedown attempt from Danny.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raven Danny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danny.
Peil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knees to the body from Peil.
Nice body punch from Peil - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peil.
Neil Peil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peil lands an elbow inside that Danny shrugs off.
Danny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peil lands an elbow that stopped Danny in his tracks for a moment.
Peil working Danny over with knees to the body.
Danny is trying to pull guard but Peil has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peil.
Peil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peil smiles and moves away.
Peil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danny is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Peil has Danny up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Peil.
Peil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danny blocks a body shot from Peil.
Peil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Danny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Peil.
Peil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danny in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danny takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peil lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peil.
Peil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danny wants a takedown but no success here.
Danny pulls Peil into guard.
Peil wants to stand but Danny is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danny is controlling Peil's posture.
Peil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Danny has control of Peil's left arm, preventing Peil from doing any damage.
Danny lands an upkick as Peil stands over him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Peil 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!
Peil ducks under a wild hook from Danny.
Danny looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Danny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danny is controlling him.
Danny is stalling in the full guard.
Peil looking for a sweep. Not yet Peil, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danny is controlling him.
Danny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Danny prevents Peil from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Peil.
Peil tries to sprawl but Danny drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peil wants to control but Danny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peil is defending against the submission attempts here by Danny.
Still in half guard, Danny seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peil is trying to get back to full guard.
Danny winds up and cracks Peil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peil tries to roll over but Danny keeps him under control.
Peil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danny stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peil wants to improve his position but Danny is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danny in particular looking to stall.
Peil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peil trying to control from the bottom.
Danny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Danny has hold of Peil's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peil manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danny working for a guillotine from mount but Peil is in no mood to give up.
Danny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Danny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peil 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Peil!
A relieved looking Neil Peil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 4272 p4p, 446 weight class) and Michael Kant (ranked 4899 p4p, 468 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kant!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kant! But no joy.
Kant tries to bum rush Biden with a series of wild strikes but Biden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Kant slips the punch.
Biden moves out of range as Kant strikes.
Kant lands with a cross.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Kant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biden throws an off balance right hand
and Kant counters with a stiff right hand.
Kant slips under a jab from Biden.
Kant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant misses with a looping left.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kant doesn't seem bothered though.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden swings for the body but Kant moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kant throws a hook but Biden avoids it easily.
Biden scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Michael Kant has been cut.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Kant saw that one coming.
Kant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biden staying out of range there.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden misses with a hook. Kant ducked under it nicely.
Kant slips a straight right by Biden.
We've been told by Biden's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Biden misses.
Kant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kant throws a punch but it's blocked by Biden.
Kant taking a breather.
Biden lands a nice uppercut.
Biden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kant or not.
Kant looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biden.
A short left from Biden.
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kant controls his hands.
A short right from Biden on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Biden.
Biden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Biden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kant controls his hands.
Biden throws a head punch that misses.
Biden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kant backwards.
Biden lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biden.
Biden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kants head.
Biden lands a right hand.
Kant is rocked!
Biden gets through Kant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kant is still on wobbly legs! Can Biden finish him?
Biden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biden unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kant! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Biden is unloading with more strikes now! Kant drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Biden!
Joe Biden gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Hitler (ranked 1733 p4p, 210 weight class) and Omero Hyuyu (ranked 5182 p4p, 460 weight class). Hitler comes into the arena with Soldatenlieder blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adolf Hitler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omero Hyuyu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyuyu shoots in for a takedown but Hitler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyuyu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hyuyu tries to clinch up but Hitler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hyuyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Omero Hyuyu has been cut.
Hyuyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyuyu 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.
Hitler misses with a hook to the body
and Hyuyu counters with a two punch combo.
Hyuyu slips under a jab from Hitler.
Hitler throws a leg kick
and Hyuyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyuyu misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Hyuyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitler doesn't seem phased though.
Hitler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Hitler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hitler there.
Hitler throws a right hand that misses
and Hyuyu counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Hitler.
Hyuyu is looking to clinch.
Hyuyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler connects with a right hand. Hyuyu shakes it off.
Hitler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitler misses the shot to the body.
Hyuyu misses with a wild combination.
Hitler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyuyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyuyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyuyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyuyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyuyu slips under a jab.
Hyuyu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitler is fending him off so far but Hyuyu persists. Nope, Hitler circles away and we're back to standing.
Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyuyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitler is just out of range.
Hitler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyuyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitler.
Hitler lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyuyu off the cage and back into range.
Hitler 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.
Hyuyu catches Hitler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hitler sends Hyuyu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hitler is motioning to the referee to let Hyuyu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hyuyu is rocked!
Hyuyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyuyu throws a counter combo.
Hyuyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitler finish him?
Hitler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyuyu.
Hyuyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hitler throws the kick towards the body but Hyuyu avoids it.
Hitler throws a hook to the side of Hyuyu's head but Hyuyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyuyu misses with a wild body shot.
Hyuyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That has opened up Omero Hyuyu's cut even more.
Hitler cracks Hyuyu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hitler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hyuyu to stand back up!
Hitler looks to land a left hand but Hyuyu moved out of range nicely.
Hitler misses the jab.
Hitler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyuyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuyu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitler counters with a nice body shot.
Hitler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitler. Hyuyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyuyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitler.
Hitler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hyuyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hyuyu avoids the body shot from Hitler.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hyuyu.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitler misses the target.
Hyuyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitler under the eye.
Hitler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyuyu takes one on the button.
The cut above Omero Hyuyu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuyu tests Hitler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyuyu throws a lazy right hand but Hitler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hitler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hyuyu's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyuyu slips under a jab from Hitler.
Hyuyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitler throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hyuyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyuyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyuyu.
Hitler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hitler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyuyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hitler scores with the left hand. Hyuyu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hyuyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitler scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitler.
Hyuyu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitler sprawls well. Hitler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyuyu gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolf Hitler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omero Hyuyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyuyu. Hyuyu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omero Hyuyu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hyuyu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyuyu.
Hitler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyuyu.
Hitler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyuyu can do to turn this around?
Hitler slips a jab from Hyuyu.
Hyuyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hitler misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitler.
Hitler scores with a leg kick.
Hitler misses with a right hand
and Hyuyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hitler thinking.
Hitler misses with a left hand
and Hyuyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitler digs a good hook to Hyuyu's body.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitler throws a right hand that misses
and Hyuyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hyuyu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hitler has got the better of the exchanges.
Hyuyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hitler's head.
Hitler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyuyu.
Omero Hyuyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyuyu.
Hitler loads up on a big right hand but Hyuyu slips the punch.
Hitler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hyuyu is out of range.
Hyuyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyuyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hyuyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitler misses with a leg kick
and Hyuyu counters with a straight right hand.
Hyuyu tries to clinch up but Hitler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hitler misses the jab.
Hitler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyuyu checks the leg kick.
Hitler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyuyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyuyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyuyu. Hitler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyuyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyuyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitler throws a hook to the side of Hyuyu's head but Hyuyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyuyu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hyuyu checks the leg kick.
Hitler throws a leg kick that misses.
Hyuyu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitler as he jumps to the side.
Hyuyu moves in looking to clinch but Hitler pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hyuyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyuyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hyuyu is breathing heavily.
Hyuyu walks into a stiff left hand from Hitler.
The crowd cheers as Hitler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyuyu doesn't seem phased though.
Omero Hyuyu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Hyuyu.
Hitler thuds his right hand into Hyuyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hitler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyuyu.
Hyuyu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omero Hyuyu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adolf Hitler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adolf Hitler thanked This Is England (Everything $25) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 3236 p4p, 343 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 3193 p4p, 340 weight class). Alvarez's entrance music is Barbarian by The Darkness. A fine choice. Avila Alvarez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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39
180 lbs
21 - 33 - 3 |
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179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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World class 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
21 - 33 - 3, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Telushikin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Telushikin sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Telushikin backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Telushikin gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Avila Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telushikin has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Telushikin sprawls well. Telushikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Telushikin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Telushikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Telushikin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Telushikin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Telushikin tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Telushikin manages to avoid the attempt.
Telushikin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Telushikin persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Telushikin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez postures up in Telushikin's guard and throws a big left but Telushikin blocks it.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Telushikin is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Telushikin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Telushikin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin 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.
Telushikin slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Telushikin off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Telushikin feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin preventing the sweep.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telushikin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Telushikin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Telushikin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Telushikin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Telushikin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Telushikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to get back to is feet but Telushikin passes into side control.
Telushikin gets to mount! Alvarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Telushikin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Telushikin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Telushikin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Telushikin trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Telushikin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Telushikin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Telushikin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Telushikin is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Telushikin moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Telushikin pushes him away.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Telushikin has a good base and remains in mount.
Telushikin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarez and Telushikin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Telushikin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Telushikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Telushikin taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Telushikin slows the pace down in half guard.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telushikin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin drives through with a takedown into Alvarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Telushikin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Telushikin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Telushikin keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Telushikin lands a nice short elbow.
Telushikin controlling the action here.
Alvarez is in trouble now - Telushikin has advanced to mount!
Telushikin raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Telushikin.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez is bucking up trying to escape but Telushikin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Telushikin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin lands a nice shot to the head.
Telushikin prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Telushikin trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Telushikin's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has one foot on Telushikin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Telushikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Telushikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Telushikin is controlling him well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Telushikin 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.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Telushikin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Steward (ranked 5638 p4p, 459 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 3986 p4p, 389 weight class). The key to victory for Darren Steward has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
190 lbs
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Steward !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steward 's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Steward has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steward lands a shoulder strike.
Steward dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow just above Steward 's eye.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steward avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steward 's defenses.
It looks like Darren Steward has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steward .
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!
Steward misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Steward is trying to get back to full guard.
Steward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steward .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steward is proving hard to escape from.
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A low kick from Steward misses
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steward trying to control the position.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steward is proving hard to escape from.
Steward trying to control the position.
Steward is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steward feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele avoids the body shot from Steward .
A head kick by Steward misses
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steward wants to get back to his feet but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele stands up and beckons Steward to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steward regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Steward trying to control the position.
Steward looking for a sweep. Not yet Steward , not yet.
Steward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Steward 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steele counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steele preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steward holds on and takes a little breather.
Steward looking for a sweep. Not yet Steward , not yet.
Steward wants to stand up but Steele is controlling him.
Steven Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steward trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward has a closed guard, preventing Steele from standing up.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steward throws out the jab.
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steward avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Steward blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steward takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steward dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward blocks the elbow strike.
Steward lands a knee to the head.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Steward 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steele stops Steward from standing up.
Steward looking for a sweep. Not yet Steward , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Steward 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward working a defensive guard here.
Steward is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steele 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.
Steward misses with a head kick.
Steele forces Steward back against the cage and clinches.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Steward .
Steward avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steward 's defenses.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Steward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Steward shrugs off.
Steele lands an elbow just above Steward 's eye.
Steele working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Steward .
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele wants the takedown. Steward is fighting it off but Steele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steward 's guard against the cage.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steward is proving hard to escape from.
Steele stands up and waves to Steward to follow him.
Steele throws a wild body kick that Steward sees coming a mile off.
Steward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steward .
Darren Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steward .
Steward tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Steward 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Steward
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steward 's guard.
Steward scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steward gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward misses with a knee to the head.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steward wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steward controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steward wants to control but Steele is keeping busy.
Steele decides to return to a standing position.
Steele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steward misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Steward misses.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steward won't be happy with that.
Steward explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steward takes an elbow to the temple.
Steward blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele avoiding damage as Steward throws knees to the body.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steward 's defenses.
Steele gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steele tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Steward tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward wants to get back to his feet.
Steele tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steward .
Steele prevents Steward from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steele postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steward to stand up.
Steward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steward lands a high kick!
Steven Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Steward .
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steward tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steward throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele tightens his grip and picks Steward up, before dumping him to the ground. Steward manages to land in guard.
Steele is looking to stand up but Steward won't let him.
Steele stands and steps away. Steward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Darren Steward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Steele!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1474 p4p, 182 weight class) and He Man (ranked 4036 p4p, 405 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . He Man told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, He Man!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Gomes's head back.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomes is just out of range.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomes circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Man.
Man works over Gomes's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man 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.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomes.
Man scores with a nice strike.
He Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Gomes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Man!
Gomes forces the positional change into back control.
Gomes trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tightening his grip on Man, looking for the choke.
Gomes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Man 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.
Man is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Man staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control.
Man won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Man is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
An out of breath David Gomes 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Black (ranked 1896 p4p, 234 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1606 p4p, 210 weight class). Brian Grimes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class 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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Vlad Black has been cut.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black slips a straight right by Grimes.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fresh INC in the buildup to the fight.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimes, which made it look bad.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes wants to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Grimes's head back.
Black wants to clinch
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimes, which made it look bad.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimes scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Black.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black sizes up Grimes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a looping right.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Grimes lands a body punch.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes throws a lazy body kick
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Vlad Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Black's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the cage. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Grimes leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Black connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grimes throws Black to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Black wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Oooooh!!! Grimes has knocked Black down with a huge combo! Grimes steps away and waves a wobbly Black back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Black is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimes sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Black's defenses. It connects perfectly with Black's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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