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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio (ranked 21936 p4p, 526 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (ranked 4147 p4p, 381 weight class). Perda Segurio comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Highlife blaring out of the sound system. Mauricio Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie defending well as Perda Segurio loads up on a big left hand.
Perda Segurio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perda Segurio 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.
Perda Segurio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws a head kick but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Perda Segurio fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Perda Segurio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perda Segurio trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie stands and throws Perda Segurio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perda Segurio is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Perda Segurio is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perda Segurio, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perda Segurio has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perda Segurio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perda Segurio is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Perda Segurio is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Perda Segurio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perda Segurio seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Gracie trying to control the position but Perda Segurio is working away.
Perda Segurio can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perda Segurio is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Perda Segurio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Perda Segurio and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie 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.
A shot to the body from Perda Segurio misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perda Segurio.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Perda Segurio throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Perda Segurio throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Perda Segurio stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Perda Segurio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perda Segurio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perda Segurio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perda Segurio is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie cracks Perda Segurio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perda Segurio defends it well.
Perda Segurio is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Perda Segurio is working away.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perda Segurio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Perda Segurio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie throwing shots but Perda Segurio is blocking nicely.
Gracie not doing much here.
Mauricio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perda Segurio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perda Segurio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie cracks Perda Segurio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perda Segurio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Perda Segurio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Perda Segurio misses with a double jab.
Perda Segurio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a jab when Perda Segurio was well out of range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Perda Segurio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perda Segurio throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Gracie catches Perda Segurio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie is pushing Perda Segurio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Gracie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perda Segurio up against the cage.
Perda Segurio is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perda Segurio shoots and misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perda Segurio misses the body punch
and Perda Segurio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perda Segurio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Perda Segurio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perda Segurio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Perda Segurio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Perda Segurio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie jabs at Perda Segurio's body.
Perda Segurio misses with a low kick.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perda Segurio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Perda Segurio ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perda Segurio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perda Segurio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perda Segurio misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Perda Segurio loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gracie misses.
It looked like Perda Segurio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Perda Segurio swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perda Segurio throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie stuns Perda Segurio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perda Segurio gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perda Segurio wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Perda Segurio can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Perda Segurio wriggling away.
Perda Segurio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie working Perda Segurio over with strikes here.
Perda Segurio is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Perda Segurio because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie trying to control but Perda Segurio is having none of it.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perda Segurio is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perda Segurio is looking to escape.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Perda Segurio bucks and avoids them well.
Perda Segurio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauricio Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perda Segurio tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gracie!
An out of breath Mauricio Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Smith (ranked 2684 p4p, 293 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 4354 p4p, 424 weight class). Harvey Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch.
Perez is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Perez .
Perez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harvey Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillo Perez .
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Perez trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Perez is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Perez trying to control the pace.
Smith 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.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
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.
Perez is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Perez won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith has control of Perez 's left arm, preventing Perez from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Perez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Perez , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Perez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Perez .
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Perez blocks nicely.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Perez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillo Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perez 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perez 's back!
Perez trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith missing with punches from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Perez to escape the position.
Perez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Smith avoiding Perez 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Perez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Perez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Smith!
Perez tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Can Perez hold on?! Smith is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Smith is landing with strikes. Perez can't take much more of this.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith punishes Perez with strikes from the back mount.
Smith is punishing Perez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Perez trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith is looking to control Perez but Perez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith missing with strikes.
I really don't envy Perez right now.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Perez .
Smith controlling well, preventing Perez from escaping the position.
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Perez could be in trouble here!
Perez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Perez is rocked!
Harvey Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith gets his hands free as Perez looks to control.
Perez is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stick to Perez 's back but Perez is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perez .
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Perez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith pulls Perez in close to his closed guard and prevents Perez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Perez 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith connects with a right hand. Perez shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez .
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perez sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez 's head.
Smith working Perez over with strikes.
Smith wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
Smith prevents Perez from improving his position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perez !
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith landing punches.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perez looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perez ?
Perez tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Perez is out cold - huge knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McCain (ranked 1738 p4p, 109 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 22208 p4p, 302 weight class). McCain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anywhere I Go. John McCain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Excellent 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
McCain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson is rocked!
McCain moves in close and cracks Johnson with a massive right hand! Johnson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McCain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Valen (ranked 2207 p4p, 210 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 5593 p4p, 406 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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275 lbs
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269 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko fails with the takedown.
Marko blocks a jab.
Valen misses with a two punch combination.
Valen looks to land a combination but Marko avoids it well.
Valen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.
Valen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marko, pushing him back against the cage.
Marko prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen working aggressively here.
Marko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valens head.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valen.
Marko prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen lands with a right to the head.
Marko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kal Valen has been cut.
Marko dives in and grabs Valen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valen pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Valen is looking to counter punch.
Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valen up against the cage.
Valen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Valen back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valen to keep the fight standing.
Kal Valen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marko blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko blocks a body shot from Valen.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valen is defending well.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen lands a shot to the body.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Valen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kal Valen'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.
Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Marko lands an elbow that stopped Valen in his tracks for a moment.
Marko blocks a body shot from Valen.
Valen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Valen on the inside.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Valen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a nice shot to the body.
Valen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marko controls his hands.
Valen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko throws an elbow that misses.
Marko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valen is defending well for now.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kal Valen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valen scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marko breaks from the clinch.
Marko moves into the clinch.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marko or not.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Marko tries to land knees in the clinch but Valen avoids the damage to the body.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen misses with a body punch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Marko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marko.
Marko blocking some punches.
A short left from Valen.
Valen tries a body shot but Marko blocks it.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Marko is struggling to control the position.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Valen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kal Valen'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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valen.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marko has had enough of the clinch but Valen keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko lands a good knee to the midsection. Valen won't want to take too many of those.
Valen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marko can do to turn this around?
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Marko jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marko's guard.
Marko lands some strikes from the bottom.
Valen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marko throws a lazy body kick
and Valen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marko rushes Valen and presses him up against the cage.
Marko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a left 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!
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko.
Marko pulls guard successfully.
Marko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen tries to stand but Marko is controlling from the bottom.
Marko pushes Valen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Decent striking displayed by Valen there.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Valen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marko takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valen.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Marko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marko is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valen is posturing up here but Marko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valen has to tap! Slick submission there by Marko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Marko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2034 p4p, 197 weight class) and John Rbn (ranked 3543 p4p, 305 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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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rbn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rbn sprawls and moves away.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rbn can pounce on him.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rbn won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn is being controlled here.
Barbosa is working Rbn over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barbosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Rbn is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rbn wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
Rbn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rbn sneaks out the side door and pushes Barbosa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barbosa moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Rbn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rbn misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Rbn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
Rbn is fighting to break Barbosa's control of his arms but Barbosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rbn stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
It looks like Caio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rbn misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rbn.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Rbn avoids it well and moves away.
Rbn tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Rbn keeps moving.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa chips away with some ground and pound.
Rbn wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa stands up over Rbn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbosa won't allow Rbn to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Barbosa working some strikes from top position.
Rbn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barbosa stands up over Rbn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rbn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rbn misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rbn!
Rbn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rbn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn pushes Barbosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa cracks Rbn with a big right hand but Rbn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rbn pushes Barbosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Rbn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Barbosa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barbosa working the ground and pound.
Rbn is trying to buck Barbosa off.
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Rbn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn is trying to stand.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.
Barbosa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rbn looks a forlorn figure.
Barbosa has hold of Rbn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rbn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbosa trying to control but Rbn is having none of it.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rbn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working the ground and pound effectively.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Rbn wants to try and get back to his feet.
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa won't let Rbn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount and Rbn is in trouble!
Barbosa with a couple of short strikes.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa looking to finish Rbn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rbn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rbn is rocked!
Rbn somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Rbn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Rbn throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rbn scores with a nice strike.
Rbn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good exchange - Rbn coming out on top.
Rbn lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rbn throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Rbn throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Barbosa tumbling to the canvas!
Barbosa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa working for a triangle but Rbn defends it easily.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Rbn from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rbn gets to his feet - Barbosa follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rbn misses the jab.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Rbn is quick to defend against it.
Rbn misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rbn wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rbn wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him.
Barbosa distracts Rbn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rbn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rbn is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rbn is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rbn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Rbn is having none of it.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rbn is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa working over Rbn with some ground and pound. Rbn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rbn has one foot on Barbosa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rbn throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rbn.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Rbn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Rbn fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Rbn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barbosa dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from escaping the position.
Rbn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rbn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rbn.
I think Rbn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Rbn!
An out of breath John Rbn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Future Winger (ranked 2282 p4p, 134 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 3860 p4p, 200 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember The Name. Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Future Winger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winger was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazimierz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz is looking to work some ground and pound but Winger has wrist control.
Kazimierz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazimierz is working Winger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.
Kazimierz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz postures up in Winger's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it.
Winger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazimierz controls the pace.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Winger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Winger is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz prevents Winger from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winger throws a shot from downtown. Kazimierz moves away and avoids it.
Kazimierz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Winger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazimierz moves away.
Winger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Winger throws a right and a left that Kazimierz avoids nicely.
Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Future Winger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazimierz showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazimierz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winger is trying to stand.
Kazimierz looks to land a strike but Winger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz won't allow Winger to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing.
Kazimierz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazimierz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winger is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazimierz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into Winger's guard.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazimierz stays in close to Winger's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger wants to stand up but Kazimierz is controlling him.
Kazimierz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazimierz trying to control but Winger is working from the bottom.
Winger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger is trying to keep Kazimierz in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Future Winger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winger wants to clinch up but Kazimierz keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winger as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Winger misses the target.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winger as he jumps to the side.
Winger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger is working Kazimierz over against the cage.
Kazimierz has Winger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Future Winger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger gets through Kazimierz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Winger.
Winger pushes Kazimierz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kazimierz is trying to drag Winger to the mat but Winger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kazimierz prevents a body shot from Winger.
Winger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazimierz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winger with a jab.
Kazimierz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger moves into the clinch successfully.
Winger lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Winger - that landed with a thud.
Kazimierz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
Winger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazimierz.
Winger scores with a shot to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Winger.
Winger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winger.
Kazimierz is rocked!
Kazimierz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazimierz is still on wobbly legs! Can Winger finish him?
Winger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
Still in the clinch, Winger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winger lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazimierz.
Winger gets through Kazimierz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Winger creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kazimierz with a big uppercut! Kazimierz tries to clinch up but Winger pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kazimierz to the mat! Kazimierz covers up and Winger unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Future Winger!
A very excited looking Future Winger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Steel (ranked 1315 p4p, 149 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 368 p4p, 49 weight class). Jones has chosen Electric Worry as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel checks a low kick from Jones.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Steel 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.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Jones forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands a body shot.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Steel is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Steel takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones moves away from the strike by Steel.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Jones lands.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Jones looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
As Jones looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Steel scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 1114 p4p, 144 weight class) and Young Lad (ranked 412 p4p, 60 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Lad!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lad throws out a counter right but Sobieski avoids it with no problem.
Sobieski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lad's corner calls for a 1-2. Lad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sobieski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lad doesn't seem phased though.
Sobieski scores with a nice head shot.
Lad checks a low kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lad's half guard.
Sobieski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lad has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski slows the pace down in half guard.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Lad is working from the bottom.
Sobieski drops an elbow to the side of Lad's head.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobieski misses with a head shot. Lad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control but Lad is working from the bottom.
Lad is pulling down on Sobieski's head. It's preventing any offense from Sobieski, at least for the moment.
Lad keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Lad is keeping the position.
Sobieski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving.
Lad keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lad has escaped and now he's on top!
Lad preventing the sweep.
Sobieski is trying to control the position but Lad postures up.
Lad preventing the sweep.
Sobieski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobieski wants to sweep here but Lad controlling him for the moment.
Lad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobieski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lad is one step ahead there.
Sobieski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Sobieski there.
Sobieski trying to control from Lad's half guard. Lad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lad throws a looping overhand right but Sobieski ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lad tries to clinch up.
Lad throws a lazy right hand but Sobieski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobieski feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lad.
Sobieski walks into a left hand.
Lad misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad scores with a nice head shot.
Lad catches Sobieski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lad misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sobieski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young Lad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieski throws a head kick but Lad moves out of range.
Sobieski takes one to the side of the head.
Lad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lad slips a jab and a cross from Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a lazy body kick
and Lad counters with a straight right hand.
Lad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski lands with a slapping head kick.
Lad takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobieski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Sobieski blocks an elbow strike.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lad cracks Sobieski with a nice body shot.
Sobieski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Sobieski controlling the action here for a moment.
Lad throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobieski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Lad tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Lad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lad misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lad.
Sobieski tries a body shot but Lad blocks it.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lad.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lad.
Sobieski throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sobieski.
Lad lands a shoulder strike.
Sobieski prevents a body shot from Lad.
Sobieski tries to throw a body punch but Lad avoids it by throwing Sobieski back against the cage.
Lad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lad misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Lad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobieski avoids the body shot from Lad.
Sobieski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lad looks to land a right hand but Sobieski moved out of range.
Sobieski lands with a hook. Lad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobieski throws the left hand but Lad avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Lad. Beautiful body shot.
Sobieski misses with a hook.
Sobieski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Lad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobieski shoots for a takedown but Lad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lad throws out a counter right but Sobieski avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lad as Sobieski shoots in.
Sobieski takes one on the button.
Sobieski throws a jab when Lad was well out of range.
Sobieski shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Lad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lad slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Lad misses its intended target.
Lad lands the left hand.
Sobieski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobieski shoots in for a double leg but Lad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lad cracks Sobieski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sobieski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lad scores with a nice strike.
Sobieski lands a glancing blow to the side of Lad's head.
Sobieski shoots in and drives through. Lad sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lad.
Sobieski fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lad. No joy for Sobieski on that attempt.
Sobieski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Lad circles away easily
and Lad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieski controls his hands.
Sobieski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lad tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Sobieski prevents a body shot from Lad.
Sobieski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Young Lad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Lad misses with the head strike.
Lad lands a nice elbow.
Lad blocks a body shot from Sobieski.
Sobieski has Lad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sobieski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lad tumbling to the mat - Sobieski dives into Lad's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Lad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lad 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Lad!
Young Lad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that THE END 32 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 835 p4p, 102 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 598 p4p, 75 weight class). Maeda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Submission. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
Reinikainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maeda back to the cage. Reinikainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen shows good takedown defense.
Maeda wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reinikainen is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Reinikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reinikainen smiles and moves away.
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Maeda to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Maeda just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 308 p4p, 15 weight class) and JoJo Diaz (ranked 524 p4p, 33 weight class). JoJo Diaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neckbreaker blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neckbreaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is trying to control Neckbreaker's posture but Neckbreaker avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neckbreaker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neckbreaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neckbreaker scores with punches from side control.
Diaz wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound from side control.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Neckbreaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Neckbreaker cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neckbreaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Neckbreaker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neckbreaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.
Diaz has his feet on Neckbreaker's thighs here. He's pushed Neckbreaker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Neckbreaker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
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