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VFC 78: Pozsgai v. Boy III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whats New pussy Cat by Tom Jones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Noel James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel James! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Textmark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut. James misses with a series of wild punches.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Textmark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Textmark. Textmark darts in and clinches James up against the cage. Textmark jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Textmark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James 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. Textmark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Textmark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. James controls the pace of the fight for a moment. James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Textmark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. James controlling from the top position. Textmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Textmark keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. James looking to pass the guard. James with a flurry of punches that miss. Textmark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Textmark trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. James dodges the punch combination from Textmark.
Textmark scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Textmark moves out of range and avoids them all easily. James avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circling - Textmark throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice combo by James! Oh, that's hurt him - Textmark falls to the canvas and James follows him into side control. James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Textmark keeps working. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Textmark regains half guard. Textmark wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Textmark is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard. James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Textmark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. James thows a huge punch but Textmark dodges it nicely.
James trying to control the action but Textmark is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Textmark doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Textmark ducks under a wild hook from James. Textmark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Textmark punishes James's body with a nice straight punch. Textmark misses the shot to the body. Textmark stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel James will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Textmark looks for a takedown but James sprawls well. Textmark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes. Textmark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. James misses with a series of wild punches.
Textmark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Textmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Textmark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James. Textmark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Textmark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him. James tries to bum rush Textmark with a series of wild strikes but Textmark uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Textmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Textmark shoots in but no luck this time. James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Textmark's hands. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. James keeps the fight on the outside. Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James. James misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Textmark. Textmark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Textmark off to one side. Textmark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Textmark finishes the takedown easily into guard. Textmark wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. Textmark postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James wants to sweep here but Textmark controlling him for the moment. James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Textmark wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. James pulls Textmark in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Textmark has managed to clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch. Textmark displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Textmark for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Textmark seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Textmark. James steps into range and cracks Textmark with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Textmark flops backwards and James dives into his guard looking to finish!
Textmark is rocked!
Justin Textmark's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James with a nice head shot there. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. James looking to control the position here, rather than advance. James looking to sit in guard and control but Textmark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. James tries to land a sweep but no joy. James keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James misses with an uppercut. Textmark saw that one coming. Textmark fails with a takedown attempt. James misses with a looping left. Textmark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Textmark off to one side. Textmark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from James does it's job there. James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Textmark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James. Both fighters are breathing heavily. James looks to land a right hand but Textmark moved out of range. James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Textmark.
James misses with the combination.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Textmark circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Textmark tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Textmark works the jab nicely. Justin Textmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. James keeps the fight on the outside. A big right from James misses. A jab from Textmark finds it's way through James's defenses. Textmark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard. James controlling Textmark's posture. James working for a triangle but Textmark defends it easily.
Textmark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James trying to keep a closed guard but Textmark is proving a slippery customer.
Textmark preventing the sweep. Textmark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. James controlling Textmark's posture. Textmark wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Textmark swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Textmark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James. Textmark throws a jab but it's blocked by James. James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Textmark digs a good body shot into James's ribs. Textmark misses with an uppercut. Nice sprawl there from James as Textmark shoots in. James grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Textmark takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! James cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noel James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paredao's entrance music is If you want blood - ACDC. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 cm
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211 lbs
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179 cm
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206 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paredao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it. Paredao slips under a jab from LeBlanc. LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
and Paredao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Paredao with an uppercut! Paredao fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Paredao acknowledges it with a nod of the head. LeBlanc throws a lazy right hand but Paredao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. LeBlanc slips under a jab from Paredao. Nice defenses there by Paredao. LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice defenses there by Paredao. LeBlanc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paredao's half guard. LeBlanc misses with a head shot. Paredao uses the momentum to regain guard. LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Paredao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses. LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LeBlanc preventing the sweep. LeBlanc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard. LeBlanc advances to half guard. LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
enabling Paredao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paredao on the wrong end of a nice jab. LeBlanc throws a hook but Paredao avoids it easily. LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Paredao is just out of range. Paredao misses with a two punch combination.
Paredao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Paredao cracks LeBlanc with an elbow. That is naaassty. Paredao in side control lands a decent elbow. Paredao cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand but LeBlanc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep. Paredao working away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! LeBlanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard. LeBlanc regains half guard. Paredao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though. The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Paredao passes LeBlanc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paredao. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. LeBlanc is controlling Paredao's trapped leg to prevent Paredao from advancing to side control. LeBlanc is looking for a sweep. Paredao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. LeBlanc regains full guard. Nicely done. Paredao wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is keeping the position. Paredao throwing strikes from guard but LeBlanc blocks nicely. Paredao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlanc is on top in guard.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard. LeBlanc throwing strikes from guard but Paredao blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. LeBlanc advances to half guard. Paredao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. LeBlanc wants to free his trapped foot but Paredao is holding on for dear life with his legs. LeBlanc throwing shots but Paredao is blocking nicely. Paredao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBlanc throws a strike but Paredao avoids it easily and moves to full guard. LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paredao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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 Alexander Paredao will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Paredao does a little dance to reset his feet. Paredao getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Paredao gets a takedown into half guard. LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard. Paredao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBlanc can do anything to dispel that myth. LeBlanc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paredao. Paredao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! LeBlanc tries to hold on but Paredao pushes him away. LeBlanc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeBlanc manages to regain half guard. Good work. Paredao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. LeBlanc is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBlanc trying to control here.
LeBlanc has hold of Paredao's hands but Paredao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. LeBlanc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom. LeBlanc controls Paredao momentarily but Paredao frees himself. Paredao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now. Paredao thows a big elbow that misses. LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy. LeBlanc trying to keep a closed guard but Paredao is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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. Paredao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body enabling Paredao to counter with a crisp jab. LeBlanc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paredao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paredao but Paredao pushes him off and we're back to square one. LeBlanc is breathing heavily. LeBlanc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Paredao manages to get back to half guard. Paredao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc. LeBlanc not landing any meaningful shots this time. LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredao keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Paredao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. LeBlanc stalling away here and it's allowed Paredao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Paredao shoots for a takedown but LeBlanc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Paredao stalks LeBlanc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeBlanc's face. LeBlanc staggers backwards, shaken. Paredao throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc. Ethan LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Paredao looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well. LeBlanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc with a lazy takedown attempt and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. LeBlanc doesn't succeed with the takedown and Paredao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alexander Paredao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan LeBlanc. LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paredao counters with a shoot takedown. LeBlanc fights it but they end up in guard. Paredao passes LeBlanc's left leg - he's now in half guard. LeBlanc is pressing down on Paredao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBlanc seems keen to control Paredao's posture. LeBlanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Paredao won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Paredao dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Paredao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away. Paredao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. LeBlanc misses the jab. A slow jab from Paredao misses its intended target. LeBlanc lands with a good body shot. Paredao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBlanc did well to prevent Paredao getting side control. LeBlanc keeping hold of Paredao's head, controlling as best he can. LeBlanc is refusing to be controlled, as Paredao sits in half guard. LeBlanc works his way to full guard. Good work. LeBlanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Paredao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Paredao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom. LeBlanc has his hands on Paredao's head, controlling the position. Alexander Paredao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paredao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Paredao trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom. Paredao is fighting to break LeBlanc's control of his arms but LeBlanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Paredao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Paredao is fighting to break LeBlanc's control of his arms but LeBlanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Paredao preventing the sweep. Paredao lands a couple of decent looking shots. Paredao wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving. LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paredao is one step ahead there. LeBlanc is trying to keep Paredao in close.
That's two 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. LeBlanc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paredao! LeBlanc misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Paredao avoids a series of strikes thrown by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a heavy elbow. LeBlanc thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. LeBlanc misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Paredao slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Paredao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc. LeBlanc throws a strike but Paredao avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Ethan LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alexander Paredao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. LeBlanc trying to control but Paredao is working from the bottom. LeBlanc throws and elbow that misses. Paredao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBlanc's guard. Nice move by Paredao! LeBlanc has control of Paredao's left arm, preventing Paredao from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Paredao trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom. Paredao content to stall in guard here. Paredao won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here. Paredao slips nicely into half guard. Paredao tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeBlanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. LeBlanc is positioning himself well to prevent Paredao advancing to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. LeBlanc trying to control here.
LeBlanc is staying active underneath Paredao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Paredao. Well Paredao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Paredao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Who - Baba O'Riley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Achilles Tycoon 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Tycoon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A good leg kick by Davis. Davis slips a straight right by Tycoon. Davis scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tycoon. Tycoon misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Tycoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming. Tycoon misses the shot to the body. Davis connects with a crisp jab. Tycoon thuds a left hand into Davis's body. Tycoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Achilles Tycoon has been cut. Davis defending well as Tycoon loads up on a big left hand. Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tycoon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Achilles Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis lands a jab to Tycoon's midsection. Tycoon is breathing heavily. Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Davis. Nice body punch from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. Davis digs a good hook to Tycoon's body.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tycoon tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice 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! Davis cracks the inside of Tycoon's front leg. Davis scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Tycoon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tycoon's sensitive parts. Craig Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Tycoon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tycoon tries to avoid it. Tycoon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tycoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis swings for the body but Tycoon moves out of range.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis thumps Tycoon with a low kick. Davis digs a good hook to Tycoon's body.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tycoon rather than just go for the knockout. Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tycoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Davis lands a big head kick that sends Tycoon to the canvas! Davis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fort minor Ft. 50 Cent&Eminem - Remember the name Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Junior Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Barnes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes tries to clinch up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Barnes wants to clinch. Lewis looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well. Danga de danga de dang - Lewis scores with a four punch combination! Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis misses with a leg kick and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet. A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands a head shot. Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lewis shoots and misses and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barnes throws out a powerful jab. Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet. Pacman Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Lewis. Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes misses with a wild body shot. Barnes misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target. Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Barnes closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage. Lewis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnes uses from the top position. Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lewis is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lewis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from. Lewis wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Barnes stands and steps away. Lewis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lewis working hard to break the clinch. Barnes presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barnes is looking to clinch. Lewis blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Pacman Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes blocks a leg kick. Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss. A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes landing knees to the body.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis. Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes jabs at Lewis's body. Barnes connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off. Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
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! Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis. Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barnes cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head. Lewis cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head. Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Barnes rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage. Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis. Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Barnes tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range. Lewis misses with a takedown letting Barnes counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barnes checks a low kick from Lewis. Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lewis walks into a left hand. Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. Lewis misses with a double jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis. Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barnes closes the distance and clinches. Barnes lands a right hand. Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacman Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Lewis throws a leg kick and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt. Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Lewis is rocked! Lewis ducks into an uppercut from Barnes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pacman Barnes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Stavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiodor Stavrov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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224 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Bato! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Stavrov! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stavrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A swing and a miss from Stavrov. Stavrov blocks a jab. Bato checks the leg kick. Stavrov connects with a high kick. Stavrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stavrov throwing shots but missing, from side control. Bato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stavrov.
Stavrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stavrov lands a decent elbow from side control. Stavrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Bato is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Stavrov in side control, throwing shots but Bato defends. Stavrov advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bato is looking to get to half guard. Stavrov punishing his opponent with strikes. BOOM! Stavrov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stavrov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bato tries to reverse the position but Stavrov maintains control. Stavrov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bato! Stavrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stavrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bato, into his guard. Stavrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stavrov landing some decent shots from guard. Stavrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bato trying to control the position.
Stavrov wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Stavrov throwing strikes but missing. Bato is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stavrov has his hands clasped together but Bato extends an breaks Stavrov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Totoy Bato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
199 lbs
11 - 5 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Harper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Teppo! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harper pushes Teppo away with a front kick. Teppo throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A cross from Teppo lands. Teppo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Teppo lands with a right hand. Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harper loads up on a big right hand but Teppo slips the punch. Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teppo moves away. Teppo misses with a shot to the body and Harper counters with a straight right hand. Teppo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teppo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harper. Teppo looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harper looks for the body kick but Teppo saw that one coming. Harper slips a jab from Teppo. Harper lands a big head kick that sends Teppo tumbling to the mat! Harper takes a step backwards and waves Teppo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Teppo is rocked! Harper throws a pinpoint strike between Teppo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Teppo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Harper scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Harper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). green's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Boris Cekada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr green! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Cekada! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cekada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by green.
It looks like mr green has been cut. Cekada slips under a jab. Cekada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from green. green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. green throws a good cross that connects.
green takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cekada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cekada.
Cekada misses the jab. Cekada connects with a solid leg kick. green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. green tried to score with a low kick but Cekada checks it. Cekada misses with a body punch
enabling green to counter with a crisp jab. green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. green is breathing heavily. Cekada scores with the left hand. green knows he should have avoided that one. green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cekada has green up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cekada.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cekada cracks green with a nice body shot. green scores with a nice hook to the head. Cekada pushes green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cekada lands a body shot. A right hand to the body from Cekada.
Cekada works on green's body with a couple of short punches. green successfully pulls guard.
Cekada trying to control but green is working from the bottom. green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cekada wants to control from the top but green keeps moving. Cekada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! green is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cekada, into his guard. Cekada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cekada controls green momentarily but green frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. green cracks Cekada with a solid left hand. Cekada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. green content to stall in guard here. Cekada is trying to control the position but green postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. green trying to move into half guard but instead Cekada has managed to sweep! Cekada works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cekada is looking to advance position but green won't allow it. Cekada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. green is looking for a sweep. Cekada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. green trying to control but Cekada postures up.
Cekada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
green gets back to full guard.
Cekada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cekada's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cekada stopping the sweep attempt from green.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. green keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass. Cekada throwing strikes from guard but green blocks nicely. green is looking for a triangle but Cekada pushes his legs off easily.
Cekada's corner is telling him to maintain position. green keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cekada is one step ahead there. Cekada wants to pass the guard but green is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that round. The cut man is working on mr green's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Cekada swings for the body but green moves out of range.
Cekada just misses with a punch to the body.
Cekada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from green. Cekada lands an overhand right. green looks to land a right hand but Cekada moved out of range. Cekada works green's body with a nice hook. Cekada tries to clinch but green moves out of range. Cekada throws a leg kick but green sees it coming and moves out of range. Cekada throws a series of punches but green avoids them all with ease. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from green. green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. green scores with a jab. Cekada acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cekada thows a body shot but no joy. green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
green is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! green throws a jab when Cekada was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cekada. Cekada scores with a crisp jab that stopped green in his tracks. Oh green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cekada throws a looping overhand right but green ducks down to avoid it. Cekada throws a left and a right that both miss
so green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. green postures up in Cekada's guard and throws a big left but Cekada blocks it. green seems to have got his legs back now. Cekada controls green momentarily but green frees himself. Cekada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from green. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cekada is on top in guard.
Cekada scoring with punches to the head and body. green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cekada is aware though and is defending well. Cekada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Cekada trying to control but green is working from the bottom. Cekada is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cekada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cekada advances position into side control! Cekada postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
green is looking to reverse the position. Cekada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. green throws a one two combo.
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! Cekada defending well as green loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cekada misses with a body shot.
green tries to land a leg kick but Cekada saw it coming and moves away.
Cekada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
green fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A slow jab from green misses its intended target. Cekada misses the shot to the body. Cekada misses with a hook. green ducked under it nicely. Cekada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from green.
Cekada rushes green and presses him up against the cage. green has Cekada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cekada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cekada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Cekada. A short right from Cekada on the inside. Cekada works on green's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Cekada - that landed with a thud.
Cekada lands a shot to the body. Cekada pushes green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Cekada on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cekada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cekada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cekada dips to his left and cracks green with an uppercut!
mr green's cut is getting worse. green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
green sizes up Cekada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cekada throws an overhand right that lands on green's shoulder, as green tries to avoid the shot. Cekada cracks green with a good jab. Cekada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down green rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cekada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cekada throws a monster overhand right that drops green! Cekada follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Cekada!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between roy bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bull comes to the cage accompanied by do it. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, roy bull! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Filcic! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filcic misses with a wild body shot. Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. bull throws a big shot that misses. bull scores with a nice right hand.
bull cracks Filcic with an open hand slap. Filcic jabs at bull's body. bull checks the leg kick. Filcic leaves bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. bull lands a jab-cross combination. bull fails to land with a series of punches.
bull dodges the punch combination from Filcic.
Filcic is looking to score with low kicks. Filcic tries to clinch up. Filcic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. bull is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! bull checks a low kick from Filcic. Filcic connects with a solid leg kick. Filcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as bull throws out the jab. Filcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filcic throws a leg kick but bull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. bull shoots in but no luck this time. Danga de danga de dang - bull scores with a four punch combination! Filcic drops bull with a beautiful combination! bull stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Filcic is looking for the KO!
bull is rocked!
It looks like roy bull has been cut. bull drops his hands momentarily. Filcic doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. bull staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. bull doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandro Filcic! Sandro Filcic is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsgai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PC Park - Klatka. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boy's choice of entrance music: Everclear - The BOYs are back in town. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Stefan Pozsgai! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 3, fighting out of London, Ronny Boy! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Boy wants to pass the guard but Pozsgai is keeping the position. Pozsgai keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. Pozsgai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy. Pozsgai is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Boy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pozsgai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boy uses it to pass to side control.
Pozsgai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Pozsgai sneaks back into half guard. Pozsgai tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control. Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Pozsgai defends the submission attempt. Pozsgai has hold of Boy's hands but Boy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozsgai wants to get back to full guard. Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Boy trying to control the action but Pozsgai is working from the bottom. Pozsgai tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg. Boy is looking to take a break and control but Pozsgai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Pozsgai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pozsgai swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Pozsgai throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily. A big right from Pozsgai misses.
That's two 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. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boy, right into the meat.
Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pozsgai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pozsgai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pozsgai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boy postures up and lands a big shot to Pozsgai's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pozsgai wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment. Pozsgai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pozsgai is breathing heavily. Pozsgai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boy looking to pass the guard. Pozsgai looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
Pozsgai has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle. Boy working some strikes from top position. Pozsgai wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pozsgai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Pozsgai. Boy is working Pozsgai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Boy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pozsgai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boy, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pozsgai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boy! Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Pozsgai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pozsgai tries to bench press Boy off him but Boy keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Boy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pozsgai tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pozsgai to the ground. Pozsgai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boy fails with a takedown attempt. Boy has a takedown stuffed. Stefan Pozsgai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Boy. Pozsgai throws a right and a left that both miss. Pozsgai throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pozsgai thows a body shot but no joy. Pozsgai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozsgai misses with a takedown and Boy counters with a single leg into guard. Pozsgai didn't expect that. Pozsgai keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. Pozsgai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there. Pozsgai is working hard here to advance position. Ronny Boy has got the better of the ground game so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pozsgai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pozsgai is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pozsgai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Boy wants to control from the top but Pozsgai keeps moving. Boy has gone for a leg lock! Pozsgai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boy's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Pozsgai with a flurry of punches that miss. Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pozsgai scoring with punches to the head and body. Boy is trying to control the position but Pozsgai postures up. Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Pozsgai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pozsgai manages to regain half guard. Good work. Boy throwing shots but Pozsgai is blocking nicely. Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pozsgai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boy passes the guard and advances to mount! Pozsgai is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boy cracks Pozsgai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boy has control of Pozsgai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pozsgai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boy scoring with strikes but Pozsgai is staying in there. Boy lands with some strikes. Pozsgai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy with a couple of short strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Pozsgai. Pozsgai tries to clinch up and Boy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ground and pound from Boy. Pozsgai works his way to full guard. Good work. Pozsgai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boy defends well. Boy is working Pozsgai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pozsgai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy slips nicely into half guard. Pozsgai is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozsgai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily. Boy slips a nice elbow through Pozsgai's hands, connecting with Pozsgai's forehead. Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Pozsgai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boy uses his free foot to push down on Pozsgai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pozsgai. Pozsgai is desperately trying to improve his position but Boy has a good base and remains in mount. Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pozsgai?
BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pozsgai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boy lands with some strikes. Pozsgai is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea. BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pozsgai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Boy landing strikes from the mount and Pozsgai is in trouble! Boy lands a big elbow. Boy lands a nice shot to the head. Pozsgai is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea. Boy lands a nice shot to the head. Boy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pozsgai can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boy with a couple of short strikes. Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pozsgai?
Boy landing punches. Boy with good strikes from the mount here! Boy scoring with strikes but Pozsgai is staying in there. Boy lands a heavy elbow. Pozsgai wants to try and get back to his feet. Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pozsgai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pozsgai is in a horrible position here. Boy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boy working away from the top, dropping strikes. Pozsgai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pozsgai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pozsgai!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boy lands a nice shot to the head. Pozsgai working to try and regain half guard.
Boy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pozsgai is working to get back to half guard.
Boy lands a nice shot to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boy lands a big elbow. Pozsgai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boy landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Boy really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pozsgai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Boy chips away with some ground and pound. Boy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pozsgai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pozsgai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pozsgai! Boy tries to bench press Pozsgai off him but Pozsgai keeps the position. Pozsgai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Boy can't do much from the bottom here. Boy regains half guard. Boy tries to roll over but Pozsgai keeps him under control. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Pozsgai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boy reverses the position - he's now on top in Pozsgai's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozsgai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but Pozsgai shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Pozsgai lands a hook to the side of the head. Boy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pozsgai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pozsgai misses with a punch on the inside.
Pozsgai lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Pozsgai. Pozsgai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pozsgai pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pozsgai is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pozsgai lands a nice uppercut. Pozsgai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Pozsgai.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Pozsgai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pozsgai.
Pozsgai has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pozsgai. Pozsgai working aggressively here.
Pozsgai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards. Boy wants a takedown but no success here.
Stefan Pozsgai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Boy. Pozsgai is working Boy over against the cage. Pozsgai lands a shot to the body. Pozsgai lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Pozsgai - that landed with a thud.
Pozsgai working aggressively here.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy is working for takedown but Pozsgai is calmly controlling the position for now. Pozsgai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pozsgai pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pozsgai misses with a punch on the inside.
Pozsgai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pozsgai lands with a light punch inside. Pozsgai misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai lands with a short shot to the head. Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pozsgai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Pozsgai turns into Boy and is now in his guard.
Pozsgai works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pozsgai thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Boy gets full guard. Pozsgai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pozsgai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pozsgai has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted. Pozsgai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pozsgai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Pozsgai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boy! Boy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pozsgai!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea. Boy working Pozsgai over with strikes here. Pozsgai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pozsgai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Boy working Pozsgai over with strikes here. Pozsgai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pozsgai is in a horrible position here. Boy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boy lands a big shot there that rocks Pozsgai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Boy dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pozsgai doesn't succeed with the takedown and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Pozsgai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boy works over Pozsgai with some ground and pound from guard. Pozsgai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pozsgai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Pozsgai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozsgai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Pozsgai has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle. Boy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Pozsgai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Boy dives into side control.
Pozsgai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Boy is nestled in close to Pozsgai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Boy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Pozsgai is looking for a sweep. Boy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boy controlling the action here. Boy slips a nice elbow through Pozsgai's hands, connecting with Pozsgai's forehead. Boy moves into full mount! Pozsgai won't be happy about that! Pozsgai is trying to escape the mount.
Stefan Pozsgai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pozsgai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pozsgai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea. Boy wants to control the pace but Pozsgai is squirming around nicely. Boy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pozsgai looks a forlorn figure.
Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Pozsgai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Pozsgai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pozsgai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots. Ronny Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pozsgai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boy! Boy lands a nice forearm strike. Pozsgai tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boy cracks Pozsgai with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pozsgai on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Boy working the head and body with strikes. Boy wants to control but Pozsgai is keeping him busy. Boy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Pozsgai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pozsgai scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronny Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Boy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Boy! Ronny Boy is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is Ace of Spades by Motorhead. A fine choice. Baeumer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die Prinzen - Deutschland kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baeumer misses with a straight left. Baeumer misses with a looping right. Baeumer blocks a jab. Hunt slips a straight right by Baeumer. Baeumer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Baeumer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt misses with a leg kick. Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. Hunt lands a right hand. Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt tries a knee to the head but Baeumer blocks it.
Baeumer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt pushes Baeumer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage. Baeumer takes an elbow to the temple. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut. Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt lands an elbow inside that Baeumer shrugs off. Hunt keeps control of Baeumer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Good body shot from Baeumer.
Hunt stalls. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. Knees to the body from Hunt.
Baeumer blocks the elbow strike.
Hunt lands an elbow that stopped Baeumer in his tracks for a moment. Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hunt digs a right hand underneath Baeumer's ribcage. Baeumer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baeumer looks gassed! Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Baeumer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeumers head. Hunt lands an elbow inside. Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baeumer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt. Baeumer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt. Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Baeumer's head. Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt is struggling to control the position. Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Baeumer's ribcage. Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Baeumer takes an elbow to the forehead. Hunt lands a nice elbow. Hunt lands an elbow just above Baeumer 's eye. Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baeumer being controlled against the cage. Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Baeumer takes an elbow to the temple. Hunt scores with a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hunt presses Baeumer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards. Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baeumer or not. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeumers head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hunt has Baeumer pressed against the cage.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baeumer's defenses. Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt lands an elbow inside that Baeumer shrugs off. A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Hunt dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches. Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A body shot lands from Hunt.
Baeumer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baeumer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Baeumer won't want to take too many of those. Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baeumer or not. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards. Baeumer takes a knee to the side of the body. Hunt works on Baeumer's body with a couple of short punches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Baeumer trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baeumer into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt lands an elbow that stopped Baeumer in his tracks for a moment. Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hunt lands a shoulder strike. Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baeumer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hand. Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hunt is leaning against Baeumer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baeumer can do to turn this around? The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Baeumer's head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hunt lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hunt cracks Baeumer with a nice body shot. Hunt lands with a left to the head. Jonny Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Baeumer won't want to take too many of those. Nice elbow from Hunt. A short right from Hunt on the inside. Hunt lands a nice elbow. Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Hunt. Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt. Baeumer is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Hunt is leaning against Baeumer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Baeumer takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt lands an elbow just above Baeumer 's eye. Hunt lands a body shot. Hunt pushes Baeumer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baeumer takes an elbow to the forehead. Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hunt lands a nice elbow. Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baeumer up against the cage. Hunt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Baeumer has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment. Baeumer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is working Baeumer over against the cage. Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Baeumer avoids the damage to the body. Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards. Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards. Hunt lands with a light punch inside. Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hunt digs a right hand underneath Baeumer's ribcage. Baeumer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baeumer is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Baeumer into the cage. Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges. Baeumer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks. Hunt lands a damaging elbow. Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baeumer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hunt lands an elbow inside that Baeumer shrugs off. Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt stalling.
A short uppercut from Hunt. Baeumer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hunt lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Hunt dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeumer. That did some damage! Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baeumer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Baeumer. Hunt tries to bum rush Baeumer with a series of wild strikes but Baeumer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt misses with an uppercut. A nice combination there by Hunt.
Baeumer misses with a hook. Hunt is looking to clinch. Baeumer keeps the fight on the outside. Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baeumer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Baeumer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baeumer misses with a wild body shot. Hunt works Baeumer's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Baeumer's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeumer tries to avoid it. Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunt darts in and clinches Baeumer up against the cage. Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baeumer backwards. Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hunt lands with a left to the head. Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hunt tries a knee to the head but Baeumer blocks it.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunt lands an elbow that stopped Baeumer in his tracks for a moment. Good body shot from Baeumer.
Baeumer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baeumer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks. Nice elbow from Hunt. Baeumer tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage. Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hunt lands an uppercut. Baeumer working hard to break the clinch. Baeumer tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position. Hunt lands an uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Baeumer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baeumer is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baeumer has his back to the cage. A knee to the head by Hunt.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baeumer's defenses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt. Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Baeumer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hunt just leaning against Baeumer, taking a breather. Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baeumer blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a damaging elbow. Hunt lands an elbow just above Baeumer 's eye. Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baeumer is trying to break free. Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Baeumer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt. Hunt is working Baeumer over against the cage. Hunt lands a right hand. Baeumer working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baeumer. Baeumer misses with a punch on the inside.
Baeumer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt is pushing Baeumer 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 four minutes gone in the round. Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Baeumer wants to break free but Hunt has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt. A short right from Hunt. Hunt taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Hunt. Baeumer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Paul Baeumer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baeumer throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Jonny Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Baeumer pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Hunt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Hunt!
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