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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuillnic Canto (ranked 815 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 864 p4p, 128 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zuillnic Canto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zuillnic Canto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuillnic Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto darts in looking for a takedown but Mfer gets double underhooks and turns Canto into the cage.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Canto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Canto moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canto doesn't seem phased though.
Canto shoots in and drives through. Mfer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuillnic Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to avoid it but Canto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mfer to the ground. Mfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Canto moved out of range nicely.
Canto goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canto looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
Canto shoots and misses
and Mfer counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canto.
Canto is breathing heavily.
Canto darts in looking for a takedown but Mfer gets double underhooks and turns Canto into the cage.
Canto tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
Canto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mfer to the mat! Mfer manages to get full guard.
Canto won't allow Mfer to get back to his feet.
Canto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Mfer seems content to control.
Mfer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, if Mfer 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.
Canto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer stands up out of the half guard.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Canto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mfer can't do much from the bottom here.
Canto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mfer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mfer is trying to buck Canto off.
Canto working away.
Canto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mfer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mfer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Canto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mfer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canto.
Mfer is trying is best to control the position here.
Canto is looking for a kimura here.
Mfer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canto is working away from the top position though.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Canto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mfer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Canto stops Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Canto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canto is looking for a kimura here.
Canto is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
Canto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canto trying to pass the guard but Mfer defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuillnic Canto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Canto looking to score a takedown here. Mfer is defending well but Canto drives through and ends up in Mfer's guard.
Canto looking to pass the guard.
Mfer is adopting a defensive guard.
Canto tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer wants to stand but Canto is controlling the position.
Canto 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.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer wants to stand up but Canto is controlling him.
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mfer wants to stand but Canto is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Canto looking to pass the guard.
Mfer trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Canto moves his leg out of the way.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Canto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canto.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Canto's body. Canto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canto shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer lands with a kick to the temple. Canto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canto moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mfer!
Mfer sneaks out the side door and pushes Canto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Canto's head back.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuillnic Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Canto's ribs.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Canto closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Canto pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canto takes one on the button.
Canto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canto.
Canto shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Mfer throws a front kick that sends Canto stumbling back into the cage.
Canto takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Canto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canto is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mfer ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Canto clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bull Mfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bull Mfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Juntta (ranked 479 p4p, 65 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 1258 p4p, 141 weight class). Jesse Juntta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Perez digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juntta as he avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Juntta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta stuffs the takedown.
Jesse Juntta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Juntta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Juntta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez misses with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Juntta. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntta doesn't seem phased though.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Perez.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Juntta pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Juntta scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juntta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez avoids the body shot from Juntta.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juntta slips a jab from Perez.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Juntta had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta lands a front kick.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Juntta works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
A counter left hand to the body from Juntta misses its target.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Juntta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juntta slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Juntta seems unphased.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Perez misses the body punch
and Juntta counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Perez throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juntta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Juntta regains guard immediately.
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!
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Juntta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Perez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juntta uses it to pass to side control.
Perez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Juntta decides to stand back up. Juntta steps back and let's Perez get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Juntta throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntta moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Juntta won't allow it.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Perez wants to break free but Juntta has control.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez catches Juntta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Juntta does it's job there.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Juntta.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juntta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Juntta's defenses.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Perez misses.
Juntta walks into a left hand.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook.
A big right from Perez misses.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juntta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1083 p4p, 151 weight class) and Peter Woodcock (ranked 2664 p4p, 319 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Paul Joseph Watson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Woodcock's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcock scores with a one two! Watson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woodcock.
Woodcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woodcock misses with a kick to the body.
Woodcock misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woodcock.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Woodcock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woodcock circles away.
Woodcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woodcock clinches with his opponent.
Woodcock tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Woodcock back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodcock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock misses with a body punch.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woodcock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woodcock misses with a wild body shot.
Woodcock fails with the takedown
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Woodcock ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Woodcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Watson throws a right and a left that Woodcock avoids nicely.
Woodcock ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Woodcock tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson misses with a hook
letting Woodcock counter with a right hand.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson misses with a hook
enabling Woodcock to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodcock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woodcock to the mat! Woodcock manages to get full guard.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Woodcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodcock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Woodcock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson is taking a breather. Woodcock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Woodcock is defending well.
Watson controlling the action here.
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.
Woodcock manages to get to full guard.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Woodcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woodcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Woodcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woodcock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Woodcock manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Woodcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Woodcock settles back down.
Watson tests Woodcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Woodcock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woodcock.
Woodcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodcock.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woodcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woodcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Woodcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Watson misses with a body punch
and Woodcock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock lands a jab to the nose.
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woodcock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woodcock controlling Watson's posture.
Woodcock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Woodcock lands with a left to the head.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Woodcock has him pressed against the cage.
Woodcock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Peter Woodcock has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock working aggressively here.
Woodcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woodcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Woodcock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson takes a swing at Woodcock's ribcage but misses.
Woodcock looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Woodcock.
Woodcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Woodcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woodcock moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Woodcock counters with a nice leg kick.
Peter Woodcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson moves forwards but Woodcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woodcock slips a jab from Watson.
Woodcock avoids the body shot from Watson.
Woodcock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Woodcock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Woodcock settles back down.
Woodcock has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Woodcock'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. This is the final round!
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Woodcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woodcock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Woodcock connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Woodcock misses the shot to the body.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Woodcock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Woodcock had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a series of punches but Woodcock moves out of range.
Watson throws a body punch but Woodcock moves out of range.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Woodcock saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woodcock, right into the meat.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Woodcock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson misses the body punch
and Woodcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Woodcock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woodcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Woodcock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Woodcock throws an off balance right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woodcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Woodcock counters with a stiff 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!
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woodcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Woodcock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Woodcock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson misses the body punch
and Woodcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woodcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodcock.
Watson looks for a takedown but Woodcock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Woodcock.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Woodcock's head back.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodcock.
Woodcock connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Woodcock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodcock.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Woodcock.
Woodcock jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodcock punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Woodcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodcock 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Woodcock!
Peter Woodcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Candy Van (ranked 4874 p4p, 444 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 1682 p4p, 212 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van gets control of Monger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van controlling the position.
Van looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monger is one step ahead there.
Monger gets to his feet - Van follows without any prompting.
Van falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Van lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monger managing to block the knees to the body from Van.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van misses with a punch to the body.
Van fails to pull guard.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger has Van pressed against the cage, preventing Van from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van is trying to stall.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van tries a knee to the head but Monger blocks it.
Van tries to pull guard but Monger holds him up against the cage and eventually Van drops back down to his feet.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Van tries to pull guard but Monger holds him up against the cage and eventually Van drops back down to his feet.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Van works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Monger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monger throws a sloppy head kick and Van moves out of range easily.
Kill Monger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Monger as Van shoots in.
Monger throws a head kick that misses.
Van changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monger tries to avoid it but Van manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monger to the ground. Monger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Monger.
Van feinted with a counter takedown.
Van gets a takedown into half guard.
Van is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van trying to mount his opponent but Monger defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monger trying to hold on to Van's head to control him but Van postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger is refusing to be controlled, as Van sits in half guard.
Monger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van is trying to control the action in half guard but Monger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Van tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monger throws a head kick but Van moves out of range.
Van wants to clinch up but Monger keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Monger missing with knees to the body.
Van breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van avoids the head kick by Monger.
Monger swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
Monger takes a swing at Van's ribcage but misses.
Monger throws an overhand right that lands on Van's shoulder, as Van tries to avoid the shot.
Van throwing a counter right hand but Monger manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van shoots in for a double leg but Monger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van. That did some damage!
Van shoots in for a takedown but Monger shows good takedown defense.
Van manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monger on his heels. He'll look to pass Monger's guard now, I'm sure.
Monger kicks Van off and gets to his feet.
Van jabs Monger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Monger leaves Van with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monger connects with a right hand. Van shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van misses with a wild combination.
Monger slaps away a takedown attempt from Van, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kill Monger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van dives in and grabs Monger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monger pushes down on Van's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van checks a leg kick.
Van moves in looking to clinch but Monger pushes him off.
Monger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van defends it well.
Van is looking to clinch but Monger is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monger.
Van tries a low kick but Monger avoids it.
Van throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monger pinned against the cage. Monger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van tries to close the distance and clinch but Monger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van tries to clinch up but Monger circles away and keeps his distance.
Van tries to clinch up.
Van shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van tries to clinch
and Monger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van's guard.
Monger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van tries to clinch there but Monger circles away.
Monger has Van up against the cage in a clinch.
Van managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Monger scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Candy Van has been cut.
Van is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Monger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Monger on the inside.
Monger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van's efforts to push away.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Candy Van's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van. Monger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monger swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
Van darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monger is not content to let Van control the position.
Van frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger working to try and regain half guard.
Van working for a guillotine from mount but Monger is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van stands up from mount. Strange move.
Van shoots in but no luck this time.
Van uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monger.
Monger leaves Van with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monger wants to land a leg kick but Van is out of range.
Monger throws a head kick that misses.
Van closes the distance and clinches.
Van can't break the clinch.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van is trying to break free.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monger gets a clinch.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger trying to land knees to the body.
Monger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Monger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van is out of range.
Monger closes the distance and clinches.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Candy Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kill Monger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van breaks from the clinch.
Van is looking to clinch.
Monger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van closes the distance and clinches.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Van tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kill Monger.
I've got Monger 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Monger!
The defeated Candy Van had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Olsen (ranked 798 p4p, 116 weight class) and Aran Ryan (ranked 836 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aran Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Olsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Olsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Olsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
Ryan presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Ryan lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Olsen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan is pressed up against the cage. Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryan down to the mat. Ryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryan throws a push kick but Olsen slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a left hand.
Olsen is trying to drag Ryan to the mat but Ryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Olsen prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Olsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan lands a big right hand that sends Olsen crashing to the mat! Ryan stays standing though and waves Olsen back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Olsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olsen prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Aran Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Ryan is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Olsen back into the cage.
Ryan pushes Olsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen looking for a takedown.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Ryan.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan tries to work over Olsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Ryan digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Olsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
A short right from Ryan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
Ryan is working Olsen over against the cage.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Aran Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
Olsen tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Olsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan scores with a body shot.
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Olsen looking for a takedown.
Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aran Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aran Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Grossman (ranked 802 p4p, 92 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 3235 p4p, 297 weight class). Vasily Grossman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws a jab when Vuce was well out of range.
Vuce misses with a body shot.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grossman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vuce is one step ahead there.
Vuce drops back looking for a leg! Grossman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grossman manages to kick Vuce off! Vuce jumps back into Grossman's guard.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Vuce from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard.
Grossman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vuce wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vuce is controlling him.
Grossman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vuce with a nice head shot there.
Vuce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vuce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grossman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grossman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuce lands a right hand.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce looking to stall.
Vuce blocking some punches.
Vuce works on Grossman's body with a couple of short punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Vuce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vuce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vuce or not.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Vuce misses with some punches.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Vuce.
Vuce lands with a short shot to the head.
Vuce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vuce.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Grossman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce looking to stall.
Vuce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vuce misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vuce swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Vuce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vuce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vuce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Vuce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vuce drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vuce jabs at Grossman's body.
A swing and a miss from Vuce.
Vuce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Vuce scores with a nice strike.
Vuce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vuce.
Vuce tries to land a leg kick but Grossman saw it coming and moves away.
Vuce misses with a hook
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vuce is rocked!
Vuce throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
After winning the bout, Vasily Grossman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 760 p4p, 47 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 1160 p4p, 78 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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146 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neckbreaker tries to sprawl but Van Der Dusse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neckbreaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neckbreaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neckbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Neckbreaker, not yet.
Van Der Dusse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neckbreaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neckbreaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neckbreaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neckbreaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse 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.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Dusse 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.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Van Der Dusse is pulling down on Neckbreaker's head to control his posture.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Dusse blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Der Dusse wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Dusse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
Van Der Dusse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neckbreaker is fighting to break Van Der Dusse's control of his arms but Van Der Dusse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Dusse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neckbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Neckbreaker throws a combination. Van Der Dusse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neckbreaker stuns Van Der Dusse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand into Van Der Dusse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Dusse's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Neckbreaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Neckbreaker to the mat but Neckbreaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neckbreaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker lands a left and a right that send Van Der Dusse crashing to the mat, dazed. Neckbreaker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
Van Der Dusse is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Van Der Dusse looks up at the clock. Bad move! Neckbreaker lands a right hand from hell, dropping Van Der Dusse. Neckbreaker pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 137 p4p, 20 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 106 p4p, 13 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chaelsson drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Phol avoids it easily.
Chaelsson shoots in and drives through. Phol sprawls well.
Chaelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaelsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phol momentarily.
Chaelsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phol punishes Chaelsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chaelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Phol, which made it look bad.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Chaelsson slips under a jab from Phol.
Phol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol cracks Chaelsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Phol misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Phol fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chaelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaelsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phol's head.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Phol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson pulls Phol in close to prevent any damage.
Chaelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaelsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phol controls the pace.
Chaelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phol is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phol escapes and throws Chaelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chaelsson keeps Phol under control for a moment.
Chaelsson tries to bench press Phol off him but Phol keeps the position.
Phol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Phol just content to control the position.
Phol working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chaelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaelsson manages to get to full guard.
Phol controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol 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.
Nice takedown defense from Phol. No joy for Chaelsson on that attempt.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Chaelsson slips the punch.
Phol throws out a powerful jab.
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Chaelsson moves away and avoids it.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaelsson moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaelsson trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Phol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaelsson.
Phol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phol.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Phol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chaelsson postures up in Phol's guard and throws a big left but Phol blocks it.
Chaelsson with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaelsson can do to turn this around?
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
Phol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom.
Phol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Phol has wrist control.
Chaelsson lands a couple of digs.
Phol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson postures up.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but Phol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Phol sprawls well. He's pushed Chaelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but Phol shows good takedown defense.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chaelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol misses with a hook. Chaelsson ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson shoots in but Phol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phol connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson throws a strike but Phol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
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.
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaelsson momentarily.
Phol jabs Chaelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phol throws a hook but Chaelsson blocks it.
Chaelsson moves away from the strike by Phol.
Chaelsson has his takedown stuffed
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Phol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaelsson on the side of the head.
Phol throws a shot to the body.
Phol lands with a cross.
Chaelsson is rocked!
Phol is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chaelsson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chaelsson is out cold! Phol holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF???'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1397 p4p, 155 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 2216 p4p, 219 weight class). Edward Conan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Conan avoids it well and moves away.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan misses the jab.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Conan.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Nice shot lands for Conan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan swinging wildly here.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Conan misses.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conan connects with a body shot.
Conan sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Conan.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Barbosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan jabs at Barbosa's body.
Conan tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conan sprawls and moves away.
Conan digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Edward Conan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conan lands a body shot.
Conan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conan.
Conan wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conan!
Barbosa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Conan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barbosa 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan is looking to get to half guard.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conan is looking to escape.
Conan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barbosa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conan is looking to escape.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Conan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conan looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan misses with a hook.
Conan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan scores with a hook.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
Conan tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is controlling the pace.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Conan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Conan has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Conan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa working Conan over with strikes.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conan is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Conan tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conan controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Conan has wrist control.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Conan jabs at Barbosa's body.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Conan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan scores with a shot to the body.
Conan misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Conan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Conan won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Conan is working away.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Conan is defending it quite comfortably.
Conan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barbosa jumps into side control!
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa happy to just control the position for now.
Conan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barbosa.
Barbosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Barbosa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Conan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa wants to control but Conan is keeping him busy.
Barbosa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Conan's thigh. Conan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conan's head.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Conan!
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 97 p4p, 14 weight class) and Spude Pulkkinen (ranked 782 p4p, 114 weight class). Garuda comes to the cage accompanied by Djiin Djiin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spude Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pulkkinen connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Spude Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen thumps Garuda with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Garuda as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Garuda wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen just manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen clinches up against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Garuda tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Garuda tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Garuda.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garuda moves into the clinch.
Garuda misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Garuda as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Garuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda drops Pulkkinen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pulkkinen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garuda.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Garuda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda feints a jab and as Pulkkinen dips his head, Garuda unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pulkkinen right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pulkkinen falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Garuda smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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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hype
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RATING
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