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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonus Malkowski (ranked 4756 p4p, 230 weight class) and Bob The Manager (ranked 5456 p4p, 240 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonus Malkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob The Manager!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but The Manager manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonus Malkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Manager darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Manager swivels and escapes.
The Manager stalks Malkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malkowski's face. Malkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bonus Malkowski has been cut.
Malkowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonus Malkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Manager lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malkowski is rocked!
The Manager lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Malkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Malkowski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! The Manager smells blood and charges in for the finish! The Manager unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Malkowski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob The Manager!
Our winner, Bob The Manager, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Lynch (ranked 4673 p4p, 158 weight class) and Jason Royce (ranked 4737 p4p, 160 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is Skindred - Nobody. A fine choice. Carter Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Royce!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Royce.
Lynch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Royce now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynch trying to control the action but Royce is working from the bottom.
Royce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Royce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Royce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Royce sneaks out the side door and pushes Lynch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body punch from Royce.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royce is fending him off so far but Lynch persists. Nope, Royce circles away and we're back to standing.
Royce misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jason Royce has been cut.
Royce scores with a three punch combo!
Royce connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Royce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royce. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Royce is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Royce lands with a nice body punch.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
No luck for Lynch with that takedown attempt.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jason Royce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royce fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
Royce is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lynch rather than just go for the knockout.
Lynch tries to bum rush Royce with a series of wild strikes but Royce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynch tries to clinch but Royce moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royce.
Royce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce looks for the body kick but Lynch saw that one coming.
Lynch tries to counter with a takedown but Royce is quick to defend against it.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A head kick misses from Royce.
Royce lands a glancing blow to the side of Lynch's head.
Royce misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Royce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Royce throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Royce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
Royce tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Royce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Royce lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Royce is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lynch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Royce has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Royce scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Royce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Royce throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royce lands with a good body shot.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Royce.
Nice uppercut lands for Royce. That snapped Lynch's head back.
Royce thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Royce slips under a jab from Lynch.
Royce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Royce with a nice cross.
A jab from Royce does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Royce as he avoids it easily.
Lynch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynch takes one on the button.
Royce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Royce there.
Carter Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown. Royce tries to sprawl out of it but Lynch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Royce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Royce scores with a body shot.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Jason Royce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynch back to the cage. Royce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Royce fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynch walks into a jab.
Royce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Royce had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royce scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jason Royce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royce is looking to chop away at Lynch's legs.
A jab from Royce does it's job there.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Royce.
Royce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Royce finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Jab by Royce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Royce circles away.
Royce lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Royce. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
Royce misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce scores with a jab to the head.
Royce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Royce throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce throws a solid leg kick but Lynch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Royce.
Lynch attempts a counter takedown but Royce avoids it well and moves away.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce lands a jab-cross combination.
Royce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royce lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royce looks to land a body kick but Lynch moved away.
Royce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Royce.
Royce tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Royce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lynch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Royce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royce.
Royce just misses with a punch to the body.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Royce scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Royce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lynch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royce defends it nicely.
Royce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Royce jabs at Lynch's body.
Royce jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royce misses with a double jab
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynch.
Royce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lynch after a bit of a struggle.
Lynch trying to stall but Royce improves his position.
Royce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Royce takes it in his stride.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Royce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royce cracks Lynch with a good jab.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Royce.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Royce lands a nice shot to the body.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Royce lands a body shot.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce with a nice cross.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Royce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch checks the leg kick.
Royce throws a shot to the body.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Royce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Royce connects with a jab.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Royce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Royce dips to his left and cracks Lynch with an uppercut!
Royce throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Royce really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Royce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Royce.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Royce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Royce jabs at Lynch's body.
Royce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Royce.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Royce looking for a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Royce after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Royce manages to get underhooks.
Royce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Royce.
Royce misses with a double jab.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lynch is defended easily by Royce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Royce circles away.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royce misses with a kick to the body.
Royce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Royce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Royce.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Royce scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royce throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Royce cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Royce clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Royce had a free shot at his head there.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Royce won't allow it.
Lynch thows a huge punch but Royce dodges it nicely.
Royce is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Royce is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.
Royce pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Royce dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Royce jumps guard but Lynch stands there with Royce around his waist. Royce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lynch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lynch jumps guard and drags Royce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch is trying to keep Royce in close.
Royce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Royce but Royce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royce. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Royce lands.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Royce lands with an overhand left.
Royce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Royce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Royce.
Royce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Royce lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce lands with a good body shot.
Royce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royce scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royce fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce scores with a body shot.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Royce.
Royce lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Royce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Royce both land. Nice combination.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Royce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Royce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
Royce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Royce pushes him off.
Lynch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Royce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royce throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Royce throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Royce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lynch tries to clinch but Royce moves out of range.
Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Royce is looking for a takedown.
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Royce is defending well.
Royce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Royce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Royce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Carter Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Royce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royce avoids the body shot from Lynch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Royce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royce 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Royce!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Verekedos Istvan (ranked 5117 p4p, 401 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 3852 p4p, 335 weight class). Jon Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verekedos Istvan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Istvan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Istvan wants to clinch up but Rambo keeps it at a distance.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rambo tries a quick counter leg kick but Istvan is wise to it.
Istvan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Istvan tries to clinch but Rambo moves away
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Istvan is looking to get back to is feet but Rambo passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Istvan, who protects the arm well.
Rambo tries for a kimura but Istvan is defending well.
Istvan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Istvan wants to control but Rambo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo takes a little break here. Istvan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Istvan struggling a bit here.
That's two 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.
Istvan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount!
Rambo is working for a guillotine from mount but Istvan frees his head quite easily.
Rambo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Istvan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istvan tries to clinch up
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Istvan will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo.
Istvan wants to clinch but Rambo slips to the side
and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.
Istvan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rambo fails to advance to Istvan's back.
Rambo wants to finish this one by submission but Istvan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rambo.
Istvan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rambo's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Istvan is looking to escape.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
Istvan is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Istvan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Istvan is trying to stand back up but Rambo is controlling him
Rambo is stalling here. Istvan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rambo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Istvan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Istvan tries to clinch up.
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Istvan showed some decent athleticism there.
Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Istvan is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage.
Istvan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Istvan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo dives in and scores a takedown into Istvan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo advances to half guard.
Istvan is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istvan is trying to control but Rambo passes into side control!
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Istvan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Istvan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rambo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Istvan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Istvan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istvan prevents Rambo from improving position.
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Istvan is defending well.
Rambo working away.
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.
Istvan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Istvan is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo controls the position.
Rambo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo wants to control but Istvan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Istvan is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Istvan. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Istvan darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.
Rambo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Verekedos Istvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looking to stall.
Istvan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Istvan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo keeps control of Istvan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Istvan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Istvan moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Istvan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Istvan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Istvan breaks the clinch.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Istvan sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan looks to clinch
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Istvan.
Istvan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Istvan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Istvan continues to drive forward.
Istvan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Istvan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan wants to stand but Rambo is controlling his arm.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Istvan is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo is trying to control Istvan's posture but Istvan avoids it.
Rambo tries to control but Istvan manages to take his back.
Istvan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Istvan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Verekedos Istvan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Istvan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rambo is defending well though. Istvan let's go of the attempt for now.
Rambo can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rambo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rambo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Pilapil (ranked 4514 p4p, 153 weight class) and Ghost Rider (ranked 3809 p4p, 133 weight class). Pilapil comes to the cage accompanied by I love the Diaz Brothers. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ernesto Pilapil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ghost Rider!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilapil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pilapil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rider back to the cage. Pilapil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rider clinches with his opponent.
Pilapil managing to block the knees to the body from Rider.
Rider breaks from the clinch.
Rider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilapil looking to slow down the pace here.
Pilapil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rider manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pilapil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilapil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pilapil.
Pilapil swings for the body but Rider moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilapil tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Pilapil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pilapil throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Pilapil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rider keeps control of Pilapil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pilapil can't break the clinch.
Rider keeps control of Pilapil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rider turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet but Rider is dominant here and he's now got Pilapil's back!
You can see the frustration on Pilapil's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rider is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pilapil is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rider gets his way!
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Rider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pilapil is defending well though. Rider let's go of the attempt for now.
Pilapil trying to get back to his feet but Rider is in full control for now.
Rider scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider keeps control of the position as Pilapil tries to break free.
Pilapil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
Pilapil just trying to survive but Rider is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pilapil is taking damage to the body and head.
Rider controlling from the back.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Pilapil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rider looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil tries to roll but Rider sticks to his back.
Rider controls the action.
Pilapil wants to escape the position.
Rider is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rider is landing with strikes. Pilapil can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Rider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pilapil misses with a right hand
and Rider counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pilapil!
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet but Rider is dominant here and he's now got Pilapil's back!
Pilapil trying to control the hands but Rider won't let him.
Rider biding his time, controlling Pilapil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pilapil is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pilapil is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider is riding his opponent, not letting Pilapil buck him off.
Pilapil is really stuck here.
Rider is punishing Pilapil with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rider is hanging on to Pilapil's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilapil is working hard here to advance position.
Rider is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet.
Rider biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pilapil is defending well though. Rider let's go of the attempt for now.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Pilapil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rider looking for the choke but no joy.
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pilapil can't escape the position.
Rider has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pilapil's body.
Rider is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rider not allowing Pilapil to control his hands.
Rider trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pilapil doesn't escape.
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.
Rider patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rider working for the choke.
Rider trying to control.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilapil tries to escape but Rider has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pilapil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rider's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pilapil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pilapil throws a leg kick
so Rider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pilapil looking to control.
Pilapil is looking to stand up but Rider isn't so interested in that idea.
Rider is in close to Pilapil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rider slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilapil is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Rider.
Pilapil is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pilapil wants to control but Rider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider prevents Pilapil from improving his position.
Rider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rider controlling his opponent.
Pilapil tries to hold on but Rider postures up.
Rider is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pilapil to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pilapil shrugs it off.
Ghost Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rider lands a nice shot to the head.
Rider controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Rider has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is trying to reverse the position but instead Rider has taken his back - oops!
Rider controls the position.
Rider looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pilapil trying to control the hands but Rider breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rider avoiding Pilapil 's attempts to control his hands.
Rider slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ernesto Pilapil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pilapil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rider.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Ghost Rider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghost Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghost Rider!
In defeat, Ernesto Pilapil stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity.. my opponent is tough. He came a better man tonight.. congrats to him.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emyr Lane (ranked 3681 p4p, 398 weight class) and Eric Smith (ranked 3915 p4p, 414 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emyr Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith blocks a head kick by Lane.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Lane counters with a left to the body.
Smith shoots and misses
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Lane can't do much from the bottom here.
Lane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lane is trying to stand.
Lane keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Lane gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lane is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Smith scores with a takedown into Lane's guard.
Lane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emyr Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Smith.
Lane jabs at Smith's body.
Lane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith looks winded!
Lane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lane moved out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries to bum rush Lane with a series of wild strikes but Lane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lane.
Lane scores with a jab to the head.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lane pinned against the cage. Lane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook. Lane ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Lane punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lane wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Lane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lane feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Lane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Lane moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emyr Lane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Morissette (ranked 3017 p4p, 340 weight class) and Arnold Harrison (ranked 3682 p4p, 389 weight class). 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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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
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Morissette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morissette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Harrison.
Morissette looks to land a combination. Harrison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Arnold Harrison has been cut.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrison connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Morissette tumbling to the canvas! Harrison pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Morissette was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arnold Harrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Min Ion (ranked 3469 p4p, 376 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 3769 p4p, 404 weight class). Kure Takenao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Min Ion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takenao's head.
Ion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takenao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ion is working Takenao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ion chips away with some ground and pound.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takenao is rocked!
Takenao working for a triangle but Ion defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takenao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ion postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Takenao covers up, he's hurt! Ion keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ion and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ion can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Ion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Durdynets (ranked 3407 p4p, 388 weight class) and Ropho Sully (ranked 3786 p4p, 419 weight class). Durdynets comes to the cage accompanied by Хай живе віл. Sully has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zE4-LX0wrY as his entrance music. Vasyl Durdynets has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasyl Durdynets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ropho Sully!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sully fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durdynets on the side of the head.
Sully stuffs the takedown.
Sully sizes up Durdynets with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sully cracks Durdynets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durdynets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sully lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sully lands with a kick to the temple. Durdynets shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Sully. Beautiful body shot.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sully trying to control but Durdynets postures up.
Durdynets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durdynets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sully's head.
Well, if Durdynets is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sully really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durdynets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durdynets's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sully tries to get to full guard but Durdynets has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durdynets is looking for a kimura here.
Sully keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durdynets throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sully to regain full guard.
Durdynets is working Sully over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durdynets postures up in Sully's guard and throws a big left but Sully blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durdynets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durdynets looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durdynets advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durdynets is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durdynets landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durdynets lands with a punch from half guard.
Durdynets throwing shots but Sully is blocking nicely.
Durdynets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sully is staying active underneath Durdynets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durdynets is trying to work for a kimura but Sully is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durdynets wants to take a breather but Sully is having none of it.
Sully is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durdynets's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durdynets's back!
Sully has his opponent's back but Durdynets is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sully.
Durdynets darts in looking for a takedown but Sully gets double underhooks and turns Durdynets into the cage.
Ropho Sully is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durdynets shoots in but no luck this time.
Sully scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durdynets pushes Sully up against the cage in a clinch.
Durdynets wants the takedown. Sully is fighting it off but Durdynets persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sully's guard against the cage.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Sully keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durdynets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ropho Sully will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sully moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sully stuffs the takedown.
Durdynets takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durdynets circles away quickly and effectively.
Durdynets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Sully scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sully scores with a jab.
Sully keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully lands a head kick!
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!
Sully catches Durdynets with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durdynets shoots for a double leg takedown but Sully sprawls well. He's pushed Durdynets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Sully.
No joy there for Sully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durdynets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durdynets shoots in and gets a takedown into Sully's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully controls Durdynets momentarily but Durdynets frees himself.
Durdynets wants to pass the guard but Sully is keeping the position.
Durdynets stops Sully from standing up.
Sully is controlling Durdynets's posture.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Sully keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sully looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durdynets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durdynets throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sully's waist but Sully gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durdynets off to one side.
Durdynets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sully is fending him off so far but Durdynets persists. Nope, Sully circles away and we're back to standing.
Durdynets dives in for a single leg takedown but Sully sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Durdynets chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sully can pounce on him.
Sully lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durdynets backs up against the cage.
Durdynets tries for a takedown but Sully sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durdynets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sully cracks a nice hook into Durdynets's ribs.
Durdynets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sully ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sully lands a leg kick that knocks Durdynets off balance momentarily.
Durdynets sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durdynets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sully cracks the inside of Durdynets's front leg.
Sully connects with a right hand. Durdynets shakes it off.
Sully looks to land a combination. Durdynets sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sully pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durdynets back to the cage. Sully follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sully misses with a double jab.
Durdynets shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sully fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Durdynets takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ropho Sully seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Sully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sully looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sully!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sully scores with a hook to the body. Durdynets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sully lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sully.
Sully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durdynets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sully sprawls and moves away.
Durdynets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sully!
Sully throws Durdynets to one side and escapes!
Sully has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Sully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durdynets is defended easily by Sully.
Ropho Sully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sully!
Ropho Sully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Sully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ropho Sully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sully lands with a straight right. Durdynets didn't see that one coming.
Sully lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Sully scores with a nice head shot.
Durdynets ducks right into an uppercut from Sully.
Durdynets tries to clinch but Sully is having none of it.
Sully lands a right hook to the body.
Durdynets dives in and scores a takedown into Sully's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sully wants to stand but Durdynets is controlling the position.
Durdynets trying to control but Sully is working from the bottom.
Sully wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sully tries to keep at a distance but Durdynets has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sully is pressed up against the cage. Durdynets has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sully down to the mat. Sully avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully cracks Durdynets with an open hand slap.
Sully fakes the leg kick and cracks Durdynets in the body.
Sully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sully lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sully as he connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Sully.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sully fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durdynets on the side of the head.
Sully tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown but Sully shows good takedown defense.
Sully lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sully - that will leave a mark!
Durdynets looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sully cracks Durdynets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
Sully lands a jab.
Durdynets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sully sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sully lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sully lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durdynets will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot by Sully.
Durdynets walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sully scores with a shot to the body.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durdynets takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durdynets shoots in looking for a takedown. Sully tries to sprawl out of it but Durdynets keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sully lands a really nice looking cross but Durdynets seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Sully as he connects with a hook.
Sully will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sully looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durdynets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sully sprawls and moves away.
Durdynets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sully is pulling down on Durdynets's head to control his posture.
Durdynets 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.
Durdynets wants to pass the guard but Sully is keeping the position.
Vasyl Durdynets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durdynets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Durdynets tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Durdynets prevents Sully from escaping the position.
Vasyl Durdynets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ropho Sully comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sully winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ropho Sully!
A less than humble Ropho Sully misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 2844 p4p, 317 weight class) and Test Three (ranked 3919 p4p, 419 weight class). Mateusz Gamrot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateusz Gamrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Test Three!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three gets a clinch.
Three lands with a short shot to the head.
Three works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Three.
Gamrot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Three working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Three lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamrot backwards.
Three scores with a hook to the body.
Three is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Three pushes Gamrot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gamrot is breathing heavily.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gamrot backwards.
Three stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Three.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Three lands a body punch.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Three creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gamrot with a big uppercut! Gamrot tries to clinch up but Three pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gamrot to the mat! Gamrot covers up and Three unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test Three!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Motu Te Tai (ranked 3628 p4p, 384 weight class) and Duke Goodwin (ranked 2143 p4p, 244 weight class). Motu Te Tai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke Goodwin's chin.
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158 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
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157 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Motu Te Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Goodwin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwin takes a swing at Te Tai's ribcage but misses.
Te Tai throws a lazy head kick
and Goodwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Te Tai's guard.
Te Tai pushes Goodwin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goodwin shoots in and bounces Te Tai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Te Tai is looking to stand up but Goodwin isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Goodwin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Te Tai has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goodwin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodwin has hold of one of Te Tai's legs. Te Tai is fighting the takedown attempt but Goodwin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Te Tai is wriggling around but Goodwin manages to pass to half guard.
Goodwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Te Tai taking some punishment here, with Goodwin in his half guard.
Te Tai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Te Tai tries to get out of the position.
Goodwin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Te Tai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodwin on the ground.
Still in half guard, Goodwin seems content to control.
Goodwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goodwin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Te Tai is trying to stand back up but Goodwin is controlling him
Goodwin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Goodwin seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goodwin connects with a nice short shot to Te Tai's temple.
Goodwin lands strikes from half guard.
Goodwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Te Tai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Te Tai is trying to stand.
Te Tai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goodwin manages to mount him!
Goodwin cracks Te Tai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodwin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Te Tai's face.
Goodwin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodwin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodwin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Te Tai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Te Tai is rocked!
Goodwin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Te Tai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodwin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodwin controlling the pace for now.
Goodwin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Te Tai taking shots to the head.
Te Tai is trying to stand.
Te Tai takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Goodwin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Goodwin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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