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Checkmate Championship 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Lis (ranked 24530 p4p, 24693 weight class) and Danny Donegal (ranked 632 p4p, 649 weight class). Danny Donegal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaw Lis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Donegal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lis. No joy for Donegal on that attempt.
Donegal with a poor takedown
and Lis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donegal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gustaw Lis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donegal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lis counter with a right hand.
Donegal misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lis counter with a right hand.
Lis connects with a single shot there.
Lis darts in and clinches Donegal up against the cage.
Donegal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donegal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donegal can't get the takedown.
Donegal looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donegal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lis smiles and moves away.
Donegal misses with a takedown attempt
and Lis counters by moving into the clinch.
Donegal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lis after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Lis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donegal wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donegal is keeping the position for now.
Lis advances position into side control!
Lis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Donegal is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustaw Lis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Battle Tested (ranked 24862 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Karl Beilstein (ranked 709 p4p, 512 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battle Tested!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Beilstein!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tested tries for a takedown but Beilstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Beilstein with that takedown attempt.
Beilstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tested feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tested is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beilstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beilstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Beilstein throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beilstein postures up in Tested's guard and throws a big left but Tested blocks it.
Beilstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tested is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tested has escaped and now he's on top!
Tested throwing strikes from guard but Beilstein blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tested stands up over Beilstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beilstein wants to sweep here but Tested controlling him for the moment.
Beilstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beilstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tested got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beilstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tested has managed to get both his arms back between Beilstein's legs - danger averted.
Beilstein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tested is working Beilstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beilstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tested gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beilstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tested feints and as Beilstein raises his hands in defense, Tested changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beilstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tested prevents Beilstein from getting back to his feet.
Tested lands a couple of elbows.
Tested slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tested postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tested landing some decent shots from guard.
Beilstein wants to hit a sweep here but Tested passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beilstein there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tested softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Beilstein is out cold! Tested jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Tested!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 4558 p4p, 6852 weight class) and Lloque Yupanqui (ranked 486 p4p, 578 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yupanqui's choice of entrance music: Blur - Song 2. Lloque Yupanqui is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lloque Yupanqui!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Yupanqui there.
 It looks like Eddie Bravo has been cut.
Yupanqui drops Bravo with a naaaaasty hook - Bravo is in real trouble here! Yupanqui dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lloque Yupanqui!
A victorious Lloque Yupanqui thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sullivan (ranked 24321 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Jamal Jameson (ranked 623 p4p, 393 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Git Up. 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jameson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jameson is in Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan working a defensive guard but Jameson passes into half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson decides to stand up.
Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Jameson backpedaling.
Jameson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jameson throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Jameson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jameson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Jameson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Jameson unleashes a big counter combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jameson dives in and scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jameson controls the position.
Sullivan is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Sullivan being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Jameson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jameson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Jameson.
Ron Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Ron Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up 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!
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jameson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jameson prevents Sullivan from breaking the clinch.
Jameson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jameson has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Jameson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sullivan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jameson shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Jameson's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jameson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Jameson checks it
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sullivan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jameson is taking a breather. Sullivan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson controlling the action here.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sullivan is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Jameson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jameson tries to pass to full mount but Sullivan defends it.
Jameson works his way into full mount!
Jameson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sullivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jameson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jameson takes a little break here. Sullivan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jameson advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jameson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jameson working for a submission but Sullivan is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sullivan?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jameson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sullivan quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson decides to return to a standing position.
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ron Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jameson is out of range and Sullivan settles back down.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Jameson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameson darts in and clinches Sullivan up against the cage.
A short left from Sullivan.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Jameson's takedown attempt.
Jameson is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Jameson.
Jameson has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
Jameson keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sullivan.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Jameson successfully pulls guard.
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!
Jameson 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamal Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jameson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson content to control rather than advance.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jameson from advancing position.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson working Sullivan over with strikes.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Jameson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamal Jameson.
I think Jameson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jameson!
The defeated Ron Sullivan had this to say: 'Man oh man this is a tough pill to swallow. His luck got the best of me and he landed some good stuff. Don't get it wrong tho, I'm coming back to knock his arse out. Cheers!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabinho Tavares (ranked 4103 p4p, 3250 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 497 p4p, 420 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabinho Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe lands a jab.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Defoe swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Tavares blocks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Tavares thinks about countering with a body kick.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tavares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Tavares's torso.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Tavares's side.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Defoe catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Defoe sends Tavares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let Tavares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Tavares is rocked!
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!
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Tavares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Tavares seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe drops Tavares with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tavares looks back up at him and smiles so Defoe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Tavares bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Defoe comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tavares falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tavares was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Our winner, Hurricane Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 2670 p4p, 1567 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 277 p4p, 176 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett looks to throw a body kick
and Blackburn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blackburn.
Blackburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackburn pushes down on Tomsett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blackburn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackburn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Tomsett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is nestled in close to Tomsett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tomsett won't allow Blackburn to pass to mount.
Blackburn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Blackburn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Blackburn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tomsett is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackburn has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Tomsett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blackburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tomsett's face.
Blackburn controlling the pace for now.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tomsett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomsett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tomsett tries to reverse the position but Blackburn maintains control.
Blackburn content just to control the position here.
Blackburn landing punches.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tomsett?
Blackburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomsett misses with a looping left.
Tomsett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the head.
Tomsett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomsett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Tomsett does no damage.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomsett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett misses with the combination.
Tomsett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Tomsett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett is trying to force a seperation but Blackburn has the dominant position.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Tomsett's head.
Blackburn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomsett is rocked!
Blackburn has Tomsett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blackburn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tomsett tumbling to the mat - Blackburn dives into Tomsett's guard.
Oh Tomsett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackburn advances to half guard.
Tomsett has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn lands a big elbow - Tomsett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blackburn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked © Trap House for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 2517 p4p, 2186 weight class) and Gabriel Creed (ranked 334 p4p, 291 weight class). Clinch King Smash Machine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Creed!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed lands a body shot.
Smash Machine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smash Machine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Creed moves out of range of the leg kick from Smash Machine.
A countering left hand to the body from Creed misses.
Creed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Smash Machine misses.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Smash Machine misses with a low kick.
Smash Machine moves away from the strike by Creed.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Smash Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Creed.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smash Machine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creed manages to circle out of the way.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine takes a shot to the head.
Creed stalling in the clinch.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Creed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed stalling against the cage.
A short right from Creed.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Creed.
Creed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Creed blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Creed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Creed blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Creed is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
Smash Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Creed is leaning against Smash Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Creed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Creed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash Machine up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Creed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Creed dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Creed lands a nice hook to Smash Machine's body. Smash Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Creed digs a good hook to Smash Machine's body.
Gabriel Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smash Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creed throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
A jab from Creed misses.
Smash Machine slips a jab from Creed.
Creed scores with a body shot.
Smash Machine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Creed throws a series of punches but Smash Machine avoids them all with ease.
Creed scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
Smash Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Creed throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Smash Machine's ribs.
Creed swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smash Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Creed.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creed lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Smash Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creed throws a jab when Smash Machine was well out of range.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed jabs at Smash Machine's body.
Smash Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Smash Machine's belly button to the back.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Creed misses.
Creed lands an overhand right.
Smash Machine is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Creed misses.
Creed looks to land a left hand but Smash Machine moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Creed.
Creed misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Creed digs a good body shot into Smash Machine's ribs.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
Creed lands a jab to Smash Machine's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Smash Machine misses its intended target.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Creed misses.
Smash Machine misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed misses the jab.
Smash Machine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed digs a good body shot into Smash Machine's ribs.
Smash Machine misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Creed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smash Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smash Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Smash Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Creed.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Smash Machine saw that one coming.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed jabs Smash Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Creed.
Gabriel Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash Machine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Creed stuns Smash Machine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands with an uppercut that bounces Smash Machine off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Creed throws a jab when Smash Machine was well out of range.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Creed tries to get set, Smash Machine tries to push him back and clinch up but Creed manages to avoid the attempt.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Smash Machine throws the kick towards the body but Creed avoids it.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash Machine moves away.
Creed misses with a looping left.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Smash Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Creed tries to get set, Smash Machine tries to push him back and clinch up but Creed manages to avoid the attempt.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed jabs at Smash Machine's body.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash Machine moves away.
Smash Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed digs a good hook to Smash Machine's body.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash Machine moves away.
Smash Machine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Creed tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gabriel Creed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Creed is trying to stall.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Smash Machine avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gabriel Creed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine lands a knee to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Creed.
Smash Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is struggling to control the position.
Smash Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Creed has Smash Machine pushed against the cage.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Creed stalling in the clinch.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Creed.
Well Creed 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Creed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gabriel Creed thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 1413 p4p, 2079 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 168 p4p, 237 weight class). Bacolod's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Havana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bacolod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bautista's guard.
Bacolod stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bautista misses with a hook
and Bacolod counters with a single leg into guard. Bautista didn't expect that.
Bacolod is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bautista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
Bautista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautista is pulling down on Bacolod's head. It's preventing any offense from Bacolod, at least for the moment.
Bautista trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bacolod stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.
Bautista wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bacolod preventing the sweep.
Bautista working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista controlling the position.
Bacolod stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
Bautista has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bautista throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bautista sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bautista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacolod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautista.
Bautista swings widly with a right hand
and Bacolod counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bacolod.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bautista pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jingky Bacolod 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.
Bautista throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Bacolod's shoulder, as Bacolod tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista misses with a right hand
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bautista trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista gets full guard.
Bautista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacolod is one step ahead there.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bacolod is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bautista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bautista has his hands on Bacolod's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bautista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bacolod wants to stand and escape but instead Bautista has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bacolod is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bautista lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bautista fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista misses with the head strike.
Bautista fails to pull guard.
Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bacolod has picked Bautista up - he's going for a ride! Bacolod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bacolod prevents Bautista from improving his position.
Bautista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bautista is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista is concentrating on defense, preventing Bacolod from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Bacolod saw that one coming.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bacolod counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bautista!
Bautista is looking for a sweep.
Bacolod working away.
Bautista looks to move to half guard but instead Bacolod has passed into mount! Damn!
Bacolod tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bautista is looking to improve his position but Bacolod isn't that keen on the idea.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Bautista is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bautista wants to hold on but Bacolod pushes him away.
Bautista is just holding on here. Bacolod manages to take his back.
Bacolod can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?
Bacolod has Bautista's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Bacolod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacolod.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista misses with an uppercut
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bautista won't be happy with that.
Bautista can't do much from the bottom here.
Bacolod tries to stand but Bautista controls the position and pulls Bacolod into his guard.
Bautista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bacolod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bautista's guard.
Drax Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jingky Bacolod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bacolod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingky Bacolod!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 892 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 126 p4p, 168 weight class). Wieczorek's entrance music is Kryzesimir Debski - Husaria Ginie. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Wieczorek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix catches Wieczorek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix swings for the body but Wieczorek moves out of range.
Wieczorek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wieczorek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wieczorek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Wieczorek misses with a hook.
Phoenix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieczorek is looking for a counter combo.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
Wieczorek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wieczorek drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wieczorek misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Wieczorek misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Wieczorek on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wieczorek is defending well.
Wieczorek tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Wieczorek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Wieczorek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix wants to take the fight to the mat but Wieczorek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phoenix can't get the takedown.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Phoenix.
Wieczorek is pushing Phoenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Wieczorek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Wieczorek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Wieczorek struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Wieczorek wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
A short right from Phoenix.
Wieczorek blocking some punches.
Phoenix is working Wieczorek over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Wieczorek working aggressively here.
Wieczorek pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to work over Wieczorek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
A short left from Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wieczorek taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wieczorek manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wieczorek slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Wieczorek moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieczorek throws a good cross that connects.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to clinch
and Wieczorek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieczorek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Wieczorek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek throws an off balance right hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wieczorek misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix works Wieczorek's body with a nice hook.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Wieczorek takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wieczorek under the eye.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wieczorek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Wieczorek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Wieczorek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieczorek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Wieczorek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieczorek.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Phoenix takes a swing at Wieczorek's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wieczorek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Wieczorek's head.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix looking for a takedown.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Wieczorek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phoenix tries to work over Wieczorek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
A frustrated look appears on Wieczorek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
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!
Wieczorek lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wieczorek fails to land.
Phoenix cracks Wieczorek with a nice body shot.
Wieczorek blocks an uppercut.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Wieczorek scores with a shoulder strike.
Wieczorek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieczorek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieczorek pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands with a short shot to the head.
Wieczorek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wieczorek throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wieczorek throws a leg kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix is stalling here.
Wieczorek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wieczorek misses with some punches.
Wieczorek tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Wieczorek lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek is trying to break free.
Wieczorek working aggressively here.
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieczorek misses the target.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Wieczorek's defenses.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Wieczorek should have avoided that one.
Wieczorek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wieczorek throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Wieczorek misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Wieczorek slips a jab from Phoenix.
Wieczorek throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieczorek was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wieczorek misses with a hook.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wieczorek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix pushes Wieczorek up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix pushes Wieczorek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wieczorek controlling the action here for a moment.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Wieczorek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Wieczorek controls the action.
Wieczorek stalling in the clinch but Phoenix improves position.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Wieczorek breaks the clinch.
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Wieczorek against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wieczorek fails to land.
Wieczorek trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Wieczorek avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
A short left from Phoenix.
Wieczorek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Wieczorek moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wieczorek misses its target.
Phoenix scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Wieczorek looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieczorek.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Wieczorek drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix pushes Wieczorek up against the cage in a clinch.
Wieczorek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wieczorek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wieczorek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Wieczorek throws a head punch that misses.
Wieczorek throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wieczorek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Wieczorek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Wieczorek controls his hands.
Wieczorek is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Wieczorek into the cage.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wieczorek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Wieczorek off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Wieczorek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wieczorek swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wieczorek manages to avoid it.
Wieczorek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Wieczorek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wieczorek with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wieczorek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
A little feinted left hand from Wieczorek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Wieczorek misses with a wild body shot.
Wieczorek connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wieczorek punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Wieczorek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Wieczorek misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Phoenix backs away, Wieczorek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Wieczorek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wieczorek is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Wieczorek is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Wieczorek controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix gets through Wieczorek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Wieczorek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wieczorek breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wieczorek throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Wieczorek moves away
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wieczorek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieczorek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wieczorek's head backwards.
Wieczorek ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wieczorek.
Wieczorek misses with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Phoenix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Wieczorek saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Wieczorek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wieczorek ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Wieczorek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wieczorek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wieczorek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Wieczorek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieczorek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Wieczorek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix defending well as Wieczorek loads up on a big left hand.
Wieczorek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Wieczorek didn't see that one coming.
Wieczorek throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix pushes Wieczorek up against the cage in a clinch.
Wieczorek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wieczorek throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Wieczorek's head but Wieczorek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wieczorek looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Wieczorek swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wieczorek throws an off balance right hand
and Wieczorek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieczorek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wieczorek throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Wieczorek moved out of range.
It looked like Wieczorek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
Blake Phoenix spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between One Wonder (ranked 924 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Manco Unknown (ranked 127 p4p, 174 weight class). Unknown has chosen Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. One Wonder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, One Wonder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manco Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonder 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.
Wonder walks into a jab.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Wonder's body.
Unknown instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
Wonder breaks from the clinch.
Wonder misses with a straight left.
Wonder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Wonder back into the cage.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Wonder holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown tries a body shot but Wonder blocks it.
Unknown jumps guard but Wonder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wonder is trying to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling him.
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonder breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Wonder throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonder throws out the jab.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown blocking some punches.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
Unknown pulls guard.
Wonder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from.
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wonder is sitting in close to Unknown's body. Unknown has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wonder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wonder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Unknown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Manco Unknown 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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