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Byzantium 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Island Smoker (ranked 3418 p4p, 6698 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 400 p4p, 578 weight class). Island Smoker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Steele's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Island Smoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoker blocks a head kick by Steele.
Steven Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Smoker.
Steele throws a low kick but Smoker moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steele.
Smoker dives in for a single leg takedown but Steele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smoker misses with a wild body shot.
Steele shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smoker gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Smoker.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker trying to pass the guard but Steele defending well.
Smoker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
Steele is not content to let Smoker control the position.
Steele is trying is best to control the position here.
Steele wants to control but Smoker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steele has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smoker. Oh but Steele has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smoker goes limp - he's gone! Steele jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Steele!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narayan Nassau (ranked 5901 p4p, 5398 weight class) and Rory Riddle (ranked 589 p4p, 569 weight class). Rory Riddle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Narayan Nassau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassau throws the left hand but Riddle avoids the punch easily.
Riddle clinches with his opponent.
Riddle keeps control of Nassau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nassau breaks from the clinch.
Riddle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassau.
Riddle scores with a punch to the head.
Riddle instigates a clinch.
Riddle gets control of Nassau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riddle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassau stopping the sweep attempt from Riddle.
Riddle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nassau should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riddle has tightened it up now! Nassau should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Riddle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 3679 p4p, 24620 weight class) and Abdulaziz Tramp (ranked 392 p4p, 558 weight class). Abdulaziz Tramp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdulaziz Tramp!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett looking to score a takedown here. Tramp is defending well but Fett drives through and ends up in Tramp's guard.
Tramp wants to stand up but Fett is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fett stops Tramp from standing up.
Tramp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Fett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard.
Fett works over Tramp with some ground and pound from guard.
Fett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tramp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett works over Tramp with some ground and pound from guard.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
 Tramp is rocked!
Fett postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tramp covers up, he's hurt! Fett keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fett and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fett can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rockhold (ranked 3710 p4p, 6081 weight class) and Zimba Zimbawa (ranked 477 p4p, 616 weight class). Zimba Zimbawa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zimba Zimbawa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold misses the jab.
A left lands for Rockhold.
 It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Rockhold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimbawa checks a leg kick.
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockhold as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold throws a low kick, looking for Zimbawa's leg but Zimbawa calmly moves out of range.
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimbawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold drops Zimbawa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimbawa looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zimbawa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhold has closed the distance and engaged Zimbawa in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but Zimbawa moves out of range.
Zimbawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Zimbawa moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbawa 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.
No joy there for Zimbawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
Zimbawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rockhold clinches with his opponent.
Rockhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockhold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zimbawa can't get the takedown.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Zimbawa wants to counter with a clinch but Rockhold pushes him away.
Rockhold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zimbawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockhold stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimbawa. Zimbawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold shoots and misses
and Zimbawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Zimbawa avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing.
Rockhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockhold lands in his opponent's guard.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Rockhold controlling him for the moment.
Rockhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimbawa is working an open guard so Rockhold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from Zimbawa.
Rockhold has Zimbawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimbawa jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Zimbawa around his waist. Zimbawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockhold stops a takedown attempt from Zimbawa.
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimbawa misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockhold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Rockhold.
Zimba Zimbawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbawa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rockhold. Zimbawa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rockhold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 1469 p4p, 4029 weight class) and Matt Lopez (ranked 221 p4p, 489 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk misses with the combination.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Lopez throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Lopez defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Hawk cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
As Lopez looks to move away, Hawk throws a big counter combo but Lopez just gets out of the way.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawk's head.
Hawk lands a jab.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a left hand
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk lands a big uppercut and Lopez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lopez looks OK. Hawk waves Lopez back to his feet!
Lopez 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!
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk checks a low kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez is looking for the big counter here.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez feints a counter leg kick.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawk lands a big uppercut and Lopez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lopez looks OK. Hawk waves Lopez back to his feet!
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawk drops Lopez with a naaaaasty hook - Lopez is in real trouble here! Hawk dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2562 p4p, 3507 weight class) and Devon Jackson (ranked 347 p4p, 459 weight class). Hannibal Lecter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter moves away.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Legendary MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lecter throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Lecter slips the punch.
Lecter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lecter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lecter thuds his right hand into Jackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lecter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Lecter with a hook.
Jackson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter fakes the body blow, causing Jackson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jackson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Devon Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets run it back he got lucky '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Werdum (ranked 3204 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Bruno Santos (ranked 424 p4p, 304 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Werdum has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Werdum seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santos's head.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werdum.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Werdum makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santos really felt that one!
Santos tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a nice body kick.
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Werdum scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Werdum! Santos is out on his feet! Werdum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pellegrino DuPont (ranked 3814 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Conan Kennedy (ranked 427 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pellegrino DuPont !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged DuPont in a clinch.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as DuPont controls his hands.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DuPont s head.
Kennedy digs a right hand into DuPont 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DuPont 's gas tank.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of DuPont backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
DuPont tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy pushes DuPont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy gets a clinch.
DuPont tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by DuPont .
DuPont takes a shot to the head.
 DuPont is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Oh DuPont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy pushes DuPont against the cage. Kennedy is working some dirty boxing. Kennedy pushes off with a quick right hook! DuPont goes down! DuPont tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kennedy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conan Kennedy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 2950 p4p, 24541 weight class) and Liam Robinson (ranked 393 p4p, 674 weight class). Liam Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hong Kong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Robinson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Kong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kong.
Kong content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kong forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Robinson.
Kong is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Robinson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hong Kong!
An out of breath Hong Kong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis White (ranked 733 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 89 p4p, 344 weight class). Farquharson has chosen Danny Vera - Roller Coaster as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
letting White counter with a right hand.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for White.
Farquharson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from White misses.
Farquharson slips a straight right by White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
White catches Farquharson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson slips a straight right by White.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farquharson.
White misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
White misses with a looping right.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Farquharson with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a looping left.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Farquharson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. White shrugs it off though.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
White cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow White down.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
Crunch! Farquharson slams his shin into White's torso.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
And Farquharson responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farquharson.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Farquharson is looking for the big counter here.
White misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
White blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
White throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson tries to land a body kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from White.
White misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a straight left.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White lands a jab to the head.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farquharson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White drops Farquharson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Farquharson! White dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis White!
Denis White retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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