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Madness Fright Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rattlesnake (ranked 24757 p4p, 500 weight class) and FunkBoy Bogduk (ranked 24516 p4p, 529 weight class). FunkBoy Bogduk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Rattlesnake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FunkBoy Bogduk!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rattlesnake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rattlesnake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogduk counters with a left to the body.
Rattlesnake misses with an uppercut. Bogduk saw that one coming.
Rattlesnake misses with a hook
and Bogduk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rattlesnake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogduk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mitch Rattlesnake has been cut.
Bogduk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rattlesnake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rattlesnake throws a big shot that misses.
Bogduk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rattlesnake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogduk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rattlesnake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rattlesnake scores with a jab.
Rattlesnake slips under a jab from Bogduk.
Rattlesnake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogduk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like FunkBoy Bogduk has been cut.
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!
Rattlesnake misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogduk slips a straight right by Rattlesnake.
Rattlesnake is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bogduk like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bogduk from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rattlesnake!
A victorious Mitch Rattlesnake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Mcsparr (ranked 6302 p4p, 547 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 23717 p4p, 606 weight class). Mcsparr comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boxing Mcsparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsparr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Borat Sagdiyev has been cut.
Sagdiyev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcsparr is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mcsparr shuts the power down on Sagdiyev. Lights out, game over! Mcsparr is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boxing Mcsparr!
Boxing Mcsparr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavle Korchagin (ranked 24270 p4p, 616 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 6962 p4p, 570 weight class). Adolf Hitler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavle Korchagin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korchagin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Korchagin tries to pass to full mount but Hitler defends it.
Korchagin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hitler trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korchagin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korchagin's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korchagin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hitler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Korchagin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hitler looking for the RNC.
Korchagin 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 Hitler gets his way!
Korchagin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Korchagin trying to control the position but Hitler manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korchagin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Korchagin turns into Hitler and is now in his guard.
Korchagin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korchagin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korchagin preventing the sweep.
Korchagin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korchagin is pushing down on Hitler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitler is fighting to maintain full guard but Korchagin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Korchagin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korchagin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hitler trying to hold on to Korchagin's head to control him but Korchagin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korchagin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitler sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korchagin being controlled here momentarily.
Korchagin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitler is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adolf Hitler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses
and Korchagin counters with a takedown into side control.
Korchagin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hitler is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korchagin uses his free foot to push down on Hitler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hitler.
Hitler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitler.
Korchagin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korchagin won't allow Hitler to sweep him here.
Hitler looking to control.
Korchagin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korchagin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korchagin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Korchagin is controlling Hitler's posture.
Hitler tries to free his leg and advance position but Korchagin is retaining full guard.
Hitler trying to control but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
Korchagin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hitler controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korchagin holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Hitler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Korchagin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korchagin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korchagin tries to advance to mount but Hitler denies him.
Hitler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Korchagin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavle Korchagin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Korchagin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korchagin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Korchagin is working hard here to advance position.
Hitler tries to hold on but Korchagin pushes him away.
Hitler working to try and regain half guard.
Korchagin moves to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavle Korchagin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hitler throws a lazy uppercut
and Korchagin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korchagin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitler is retaining full guard.
Korchagin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitler can do to turn this around?
Hitler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Korchagin is now in half guard.
Hitler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Korchagin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korchagin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Korchagin keeping moving, preventing Hitler from controlling successfully.
Korchagin controlling Hitler's posture.
Hitler trying to control but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
Hitler looking to sit in guard and control but Korchagin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Hitler trying to keep a closed guard but Korchagin is proving a slippery customer.
Hitler is looking to sweep but instead, Korchagin has passed into half guard.
Hitler tries to roll over but Korchagin keeps him under control.
Korchagin tries to pass to full mount but Hitler defends it.
Hitler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitler won't allow Korchagin to pass to mount.
Hitler tries to roll over but Korchagin keeps him under control.
Korchagin wants to free his trapped foot but Hitler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hitler is trying to get back to full guard.
Korchagin trying to pass the guard but Hitler defending well.
Hitler trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korchagin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korchagin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hitler prevents Korchagin from moving into mount.
Korchagin advances to full mount.
Hitler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitler controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavle Korchagin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korchagin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavle Korchagin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakoria Alexander (ranked 5254 p4p, 515 weight class) and Matt Diaz (ranked 6734 p4p, 558 weight class). Zakoria Alexander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zakoria Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz slips a straight right by Alexander.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
As Diaz tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Alexander moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Diaz! Alexander continues to tee off on Diaz, landing with a left and a right! Alexander connects with a right hand that leaves Diaz sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zakoria Alexander!
A victorious Zakoria Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeke Khan (ranked 7039 p4p, 599 weight class) and Dro Qanar (ranked 4185 p4p, 471 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by America The Beautiful. Yeke Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeke Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dro Qanar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Qanar misses with a wild body shot.
Qanar blocks the body kick.
Qanar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Qanar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Qanar can't keep his opponent in guard - Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qanar actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qanar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Qanar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan prevents Qanar from improving his position.
Qanar looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qanar actively working from the bottom here.
Khan is trying to control. Qanar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qanar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!
Qanar working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Qanar is hanging on to Khan's back as he tries to escape.
Qanar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Khan with him. Khan is trying to defend but Qanar has an arm under the chin now! Khan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dro Qanar!
An out of breath Dro Qanar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yeke Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to my fans. That wasn't the performance I wanted to have. I think I need some time off to sharpen my skills, but I'll be back with a fire in my heart! And I'll be coming for that belt!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Tyler (ranked 4146 p4p, 410 weight class) and Michael Max (ranked 5955 p4p, 478 weight class). Simon Tyler 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Max!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler cracks Max with an open hand slap.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Max showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Max slips a straight right by Tyler.
Max moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Jab from Tyler.
Tyler connects with a right hand. Max shakes it off.
Max defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
Max tries to counter with a clinch but Tyler shakes him off and moves away.
Simon Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
Tyler connects with a body shot.
Max throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Tyler lands a jab to Max's midsection.
Max slips a jab from Tyler.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Max walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyler misses with a hook. Max ducked under it nicely.
Tyler throws a hook but Max avoids it easily.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range.
Max takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Max.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range.
Max ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Max lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Max's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Tyler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler tries to bum rush Max with a series of wild strikes but Max uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyler, as that shot connected.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Max.
Tyler takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
Max walks into a jab.
Max is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyler.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Max misses with a series of wild punches.
Max is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyler missing with a left hand there. Max was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Max takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Max has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
And Max tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tyler misses.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler misses with a hook. Max ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Max.
Max with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily.
Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler stuffs the takedown.
Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max.
Max tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Tyler.
Max takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Tyler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Max is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Max slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max wants to counter the offense by Tyler and move into the clinch position.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler sets himself, and Max steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyler avoids it this time.
Max misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Max moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyler scores with a punch to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Max might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tyler has got the better of the exchanges.
Max on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range.
Max tries to clinch up
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler lands with a nice body punch.
Max displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Max blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Max misses.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Max moves away.
Tyler misses with a looping right.
Max is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Max slips under a jab from Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tyler.
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Max's head back.
Max tries to move into range but Tyler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Max lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Max takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Max. Max circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Max walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Max lands a left and a right that send Tyler crashing to the mat, dazed. Max thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tyler is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max stalling.
Max escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max rushes Tyler and presses him up against the cage.
Tyler seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks.
Max jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Max breaks the clinch.
Max takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Max takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Tyler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Max.
Max takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Max slips under a jab.
Max is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab by Tyler.
Max has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Max there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Max moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Max shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Max.
Max closes the distance but Tyler moves to the side
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Tyler dominated that second round.
That's time! Tyler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tyler gets tackled into the cage by Max. Max maintains the clinch.
Tyler dodges an elbow strike from Max.
Max tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Max lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Max lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
Max steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Max shoots in but no luck this time.
Max slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Max closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Max throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Max.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Max with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max misses with an elbow strike.
Max has a couple of punches blocked by Tyler.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Max has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Max misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tyler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Max is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Max.
Max looking for a takedown.
Michael Max seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Max can't get the takedown.
Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a shot to the body.
Tyler lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tyler.
Max tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyler.
Max throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyler lands a head shot.
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!
Max takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Max jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
Max using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.
Tyler tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage.
Max is trying to drag Tyler to the mat but Tyler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max prevents Tyler from breaking the clinch.
Max throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Max tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Tyler tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Tyler.
Max throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyler.
Max lands an uppercut.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.
Tyler working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Max.
I think Tyler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Tyler!
Simon Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Wo Par (ranked 4486 p4p, 440 weight class) and Wyatt Measles (ranked 4086 p4p, 419 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cung Wo Par!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wyatt Measles!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Par fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Measles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Par misses the target.
Measles's coach down at Smitty's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Measles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Par waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Measles.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Measles blocks a jab.
Par misses with a right hand
and Measles moves into the clinch.
Par is trying to break free.
Measles lands an elbow that stopped Par in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Cung Wo Par has been cut.
Par definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Measles lands an elbow just above Par 's eye.
Measles keeps control of Par as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Measles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
Cung Wo Par's cut is getting worse.
Par is trying to force a seperation but Measles has the dominant position.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Par's defenses.
Cung Wo Par's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Par wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Par takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Measles is pushing Par up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Measles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Measles continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nice elbow from Measles.
Jeez, Cung Wo Par's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Measles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Measles controlling the action here for a moment.
Par avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Par wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Measles has him pressed against the cage.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cung Wo Par's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wyatt Measles!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lev Davidovitch Bronstein (ranked 2438 p4p, 89 weight class) and Goldilocks GammaBear (ranked 3200 p4p, 112 weight class). Goldilocks GammaBear will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldilocks GammaBear!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
GammaBear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronstein attempts a counter takedown but GammaBear avoids it well and moves away.
GammaBear misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronstein counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Goldilocks GammaBear has been cut.
Bronstein shoots in looking for a takedown. GammaBear tries to sprawl out of it but Bronstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GammaBear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from GammaBear enables Bronstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. GammaBear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
GammaBear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronstein working some strikes from top position.
Bronstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronstein distracts GammaBear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bronstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronstein is working GammaBear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bronstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GammaBear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
GammaBear pulls Bronstein in to control the position.
GammaBear wants to hit a switch here but Bronstein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for GammaBear there!
Bronstein lands a big shot there that rocks GammaBear but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
GammaBear is rocked!
Bronstein lands a heavy shot. That's hurt GammaBear! Bronstein sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless GammaBear and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
In his post fight interview, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 2294 p4p, 125 weight class) and Ickey Woods (ranked 2206 p4p, 117 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Woods has chosen System of a Down- Chop Suey as his entrance music. Ickey Woods acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura misses with a kick to the body
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Woods sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Takamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Takamura trying to control the position.
Woods wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takamura working a defensive guard but Woods passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura trying to control here.
Takamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
Takamura wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Takamura defends it.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Woods has mounted him!
Woods with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takamura tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woods is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takamura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods working for a guillotine from mount but Takamura is in no mood to give up.
Takamura is looking to get to half guard.
Woods working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Woods is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Takamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Takamura defends easily.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ickey Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but Takamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lands a lovely overhand right.
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura cracks Woods with a nice body shot.
Takamura breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Woods tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takamura misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Takamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
A jab from Woods misses.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods instigates a clinch.
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.
Woods moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takamura.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
Woods jumps into guard, dragging Takamura to the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods keeping full guard, as Takamura tries to pass.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods controls Takamura momentarily but Takamura frees himself.
Takamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takamura momentarily.
Takamura lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Takamura waves Woods back to his feet!
Woods is rocked!
Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura lands with a right and another and another! Woods is in big trouble! Takamura lands again and this time it's lights out for Woods! A quality knockout there for Takamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura!
In his post fight interview, Mamoru Takamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 2534 p4p, 283 weight class) and Duncan Ferguson (ranked 1834 p4p, 213 weight class). Duncan Ferguson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell is working Ferguson over against the cage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitchell.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duncan Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Mitchell wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Mitchell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
Mitchell stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mitchell stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson looking to control.
Mitchell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ferguson has locked up a guillotine! Ferguson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mitchell is holding on here and Ferguson must be using up a lot of energy. Mitchell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ferguson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duncan Ferguson!
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