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WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 3209 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Dwayne King (ranked 362 p4p, 371 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 37 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 32 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dwayne King!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a shot to the body.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King misses with a left hand
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand.
Thai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King blocks a jab.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King misses with an uppercut
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai throws a big shot that misses.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King 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 Thai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thai avoids the head kick by King.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Thai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thai counters by clinching up.
King tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
King lands a right hand.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with the head strike.
A short right from King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
King blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
King tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thai blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Thai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Thai blocking some punches.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai working King over with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
King avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
A short uppercut from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with some punches.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Thai off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from King.
King with the inside leg kick.
King connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thai on the side of the head.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thai's head.
 Thai is rocked!
Thai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! King gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
A relieved looking Dwayne King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 3083 p4p, 3599 weight class) and Dingleberry Jones (ranked 351 p4p, 388 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Granite chin |
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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 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jukola. Those never looked like landing.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jukola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Jukola shoots in.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jukola.
 Jones is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jukola has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jukola lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Jukola can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fries (ranked 1976 p4p, 2756 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 111 p4p, 149 weight class). Francisco Babyara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Fries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 41 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Fries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babyara scores with a jab.
Fries jabs at Babyara's body.
Fries tries to clinch up.
Fries drops Babyara with a big left hand! Babyara is injured, injured bad! Fries jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Fries !
After winning the bout, Victor Fries thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 1784 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 277 p4p, 247 weight class). Tragedy comes into the arena with Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son blaring out of the sound system. Trage Tragedy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donnie Larkin's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tragedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tragedy lands a head kick. Larkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tragedy knocks Larkin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trage Tragedy!
A very excited looking Trage Tragedy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 1813 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 241 p4p, 155 weight class). Corona comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Dudayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dudayev tries to score with a low kick but Corona moves his leg out of the way.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Dudayev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev throws a big shot that misses.
Corona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudayev manages to circle out of the way.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudayev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona lands a head kick. Dudayev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona slips under a jab from Dudayev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona scores with a jab to the body.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Corona's head back.
Corona is rocked!
Corona moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Corona moves into the clinch.
Corona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudayev smiles and moves away.
Dudayev misses with a body shot
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Corona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corona scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Corona shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudayev pinned against the cage. Dudayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudayev cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corona slips a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
Corona is looking to counter the offense by Dudayev and move into the clinch.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Dudayev moves out of range easily.
Dudayev lands a head shot.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Dudayev misses with a jab to the body
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona thuds his shin into the meat of Dudayev's side.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Dudayev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudayev throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dudayev misses with a double jab
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Dudayev shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dudayev throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Dudayev cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona is looking to clinch but Dudayev is avoiding it.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dudayev throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Dudayev shrugs it off.
Dudayev is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Corona and Dudayev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Corona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 1771 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Lurch Addams (ranked 99 p4p, 146 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle tries to clinch up.
Addams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Addams pushing down on Red Eagle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Addams 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 one minute gone in the round.
Addams moves into full mount! Red Eagle won't be happy about that!
Addams controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Red Eagle is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lurch Addams!
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peguero Jean Philippe (ranked 778 p4p, 845 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 117 p4p, 129 weight class). Philippe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chant vaudou haitien. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26 - 21 - 0 |
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185
20 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Peguero Jean Philippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippe lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garrett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Garrett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garrett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garrett prevents Philippe from escaping the position.
Garrett working the strikes but Philippe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Philippe is trying to stand back up but Garrett is controlling him
Philippe 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.
Philippe won't allow Garrett to pass to mount.
Philippe is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garrett winds up and cracks Philippe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garrett looks to land a strike but Philippe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Philippe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett postures up in Philippe's guard and throws a big left but Philippe blocks it.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Philippe has wrist control.
Garrett won't allow Philippe to get back to his feet.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Philippe keeping moving, preventing Garrett from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Philippe blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Philippe staying out of range there.
It looked like Philippe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Philippe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Garrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garrett tries to clinch up.
Philippe lands with a right hand.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Philippe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philippe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe throws a counter high kick but Garrett was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garrett defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philippe. Philippe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Philippe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philippe dodges the ground and pound from Garrett.
Philippe defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett cracks Philippe with a big right hand but Philippe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garrett working the head with strikes.
Garrett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garrett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett in side control, throwing shots but Philippe defends.
An elbow from Garrett crashes against the mat.
Philippe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garrett.
Philippe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Garrett crashes against the mat.
Garrett working the ground and pound but Philippe is defending the strikes.
Garrett cracks Philippe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garrett is trying to ground and pound but Philippe uses the momentary lack of control by Garrett to regain half guard.
Garrett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garrett connects with a nice short shot to Philippe's temple.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Philippe to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lands a couple of digs.
Philippe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philippe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Philippe blocks nicely.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Philippe blocks nicely.
Philippe is breathing heavily.
Garrett is working Philippe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Philippe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrett misses with a few strikes there.
Garrett misses the jab.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Philippe throws a jab when Garrett was well out of range.
Philippe drops his hands momentarily and Garrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett misses with a body shot
letting Philippe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe slips a straight right by Garrett.
Garrett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philippe momentarily.
Garrett misses the jab.
Garrett misses with a hook. Philippe ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philippe.
Philippe throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooh!!! Philippe has knocked Garrett down with a huge combo! Philippe steps away and waves a wobbly Garrett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peguero Jean Philippe is winning the standup battle so far.
Philippe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrett takes a swing at Philippe's ribcage but misses.
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Philippe counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philippe.
It looked like Philippe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philippe.
Garrett takes a swing at Philippe's ribcage but misses.
Philippe misses with a hook to the body
and Garrett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philippe.
A jab from Philippe does it's job there.
Garrett throws the left hand but Philippe avoids the punch easily.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Philippe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
A lazy left from Garrett finds it's target.
Garrett cracks a nice hook into Philippe's ribs.
A left lands for Philippe.
Philippe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Philippe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Philippe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Garrett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrett drives through with a takedown into Philippe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garrett throws a strike but Philippe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garrett has control of Philippe's left arm, preventing Philippe from doing any damage.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett is pulling down on Philippe's head. It's preventing any offense from Philippe, at least for the moment.
Garrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett wants to sweep but no luck.
Philippe trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
Philippe throwing strikes from guard but Garrett blocks nicely.
Philippe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philippe trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
Philippe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Philippe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philippe trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Philippe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrett cracks a nice hook into Philippe's ribs.
Philippe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
Philippe throws a big counter combination but Garrett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Garrett there.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett slips under a jab.
Garrett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Philippe is trying to defend but Garrett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett looks to land a strike but Philippe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Philippe wants to stand and escape but Garrett is having none of it.
Garrett stands up over Philippe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound.
Garrett won't allow Philippe to get back to his feet.
Philippe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrett looking to sit in guard and control but Philippe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Philippe throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garrett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philippe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Garrett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garrett trying to pass the guard but Philippe defending well.
Philippe pushes Garrett off looking to stand but Garrett dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garrett connects with a nice short shot to Philippe's temple.
Garrett working Philippe over with strikes.
Garrett throwing shots but Philippe is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Garrett.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Philippe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Philippe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garrett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Philippe taking some punishment here, with Garrett in his half guard.
Philippe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garrett.
Garrett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garrett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garrett lands strikes from half guard.
Garrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Philippe has hold of Garrett's hands but Garrett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Philippe tries to kick Garrett off but Garrett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett working over Philippe with some ground and pound. Philippe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philippe taking some punishment here, with Garrett in his half guard.
Philippe is rocked!
Philippe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garrett.
Bo Garrett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Philippe is defending well.
Garrett working over Philippe with some ground and pound. Philippe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Philippe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett winds up and cracks Philippe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garrett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philippe's head.
Philippe seems to have got his legs back now.
Philippe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett wants to pass to mount but Philippe is defending the position.
Garrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Philippe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Garrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garrett 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Garrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Garrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 730 p4p, 447 weight class) and Benny The Bouncer (ranked 108 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nti looking to sit in guard and control but The Bouncer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Bouncer being controlled here momentarily.
The Bouncer stands up and waves to Nti to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Nti as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from The Bouncer misses.
Nti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from The Bouncer.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer lands a leg kick that knocks Nti off balance momentarily.
Nti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nti blocks a jab.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that half lands.
The Bouncer misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but The Bouncer avoids it well and moves away.
The Bouncer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Bouncer with the inside leg kick.
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and moves away.
The Bouncer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Bouncer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Bouncer 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.
Nti darts in looking for a takedown but The Bouncer gets double underhooks and turns Nti into the cage.
Nti working aggressively here.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch but Nti keeps him there for the moment.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Nti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with some punches.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bouncer lands a jab to the head.
The Bouncer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nti back to the cage. The Bouncer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kwame Nti's cut is getting worse.
Nti with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Bouncer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but The Bouncer avoids it well and moves away.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and moves away.
The Bouncer throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Bouncer connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Nti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bouncer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nti on the side of the head.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the body.
Nti moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
The Bouncer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nti.
The Bouncer misses with the combination.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
The Bouncer stuffs the takedown attempt from Nti. Nti gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny The Bouncer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a single leg into guard. The Bouncer didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bouncer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nti is controlling him.
Nti trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bouncer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bouncer is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but The Bouncer is quick to defend against it.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but The Bouncer avoids it well and moves away.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti drops his hands momentarily and The Bouncer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Bouncer connects with an inside leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Bouncer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The Bouncer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bouncer. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
Nti looks for a takedown but The Bouncer sprawls well.
The Bouncer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but The Bouncer avoids it well and moves away.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
The Bouncer cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Bouncer lands with a good body shot.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bouncer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nti. Nti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Bouncer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bouncer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Bouncer is looking to slow Nti down with leg kicks.
The Bouncer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Bouncer wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nti trying to control but The Bouncer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Bouncer wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Bouncer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Bouncer throws a head kick but Nti moves out of range.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti slips under a jab from The Bouncer.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bouncer tries to avoid it but Nti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bouncer to the ground. The Bouncer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nti dives in for a single leg takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Bouncer blocking some punches.
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Bouncer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - The Bouncer coming out on top.
The Bouncer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nti circles away quickly and effectively.
The Bouncer lands with a right hand.
Nti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by The Bouncer.
Nti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bouncer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Bouncer lands with a hook. Nti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Bouncer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nti's head.
Kwame Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nti shoots for a double leg takedown but The Bouncer sprawls well. He's pushed Nti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bouncer as he connects with a hook.
Nti slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from The Bouncer.
Nti fails with a takedown attempt.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with a wild combination.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and moves away.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benny The Bouncer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer connects with the punch.
Nti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily.
Nti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Bouncer avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from The Bouncer tenderised Nti's leg. Nti is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Bouncer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick from The Bouncer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Nti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer sizes up Nti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Bouncer scores with a hook to the body. Nti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Bouncer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer jabs Nti right on the nose. Nti blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
Nti thuds a left hand into The Bouncer's body.
Nti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny The Bouncer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Bouncer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 413 p4p, 701 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 64 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
Chugman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haudegen wants to stall.
Chugman wants to take the fight to the mat but Haudegen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haudegen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Chugman tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Chugman back against the cage.
Haudegen gets underhooks to prevent Chugman's takedown attempt.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman is looking to control Haudegen's arms but Haudegen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugman has his back to the cage.
Haudegen lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Chugman is pressed up against the cage. Haudegen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chugman down to the mat. Chugman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chugman swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Chugman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haudegen thuds a left hand into Chugman's body.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Chugman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haudegen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haudegen defends well.
Chugman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haudegen passes into side control.
Chugman prevents Haudegen from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haudegen swings around for an armbar but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haudegen's guard.
Haudegen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chugman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chugman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haudegen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman postures up in Haudegen's guard and throws a big left but Haudegen blocks it.
Chugman postures up in Haudegen's guard and throws a big left but Haudegen blocks it.
Chugman trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
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.
Haudegen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chugman has passed into half guard!
Chugman prevents Haudegen from improving his position.
Haudegen is working hard here to advance position.
Chugman is controlling the pace.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Chugman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haudegen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chugman or perhaps it was just good defense by Haudegen, which made it look bad.
Haudegen leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Chugman is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Chugman misses.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haudegen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Chugman takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Haudegen takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chugman rushes Haudegen and presses him up against the cage.
Chugman jumps guard but Haudegen stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svalbard Haudegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman is trying to drag Haudegen to the mat but Haudegen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chugman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
Chugman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman controlling the action here for a moment.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Chugman lands with a light punch inside.
Haudegen is trying to drag Chugman to the mat but Chugman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Haudegen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Chugman.
Haudegen prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chugman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chugman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haudegen to the mat. Haudegen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Haudegen is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily.
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haudegen trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Haudegen has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haudegen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Haudegen's legs - danger averted.
Haudegen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman advances to half guard.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chugman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Haudegen has worked his arm free - good work by Haudegen!
Chugman advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chugman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen defending well as Chugman loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Chugman moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Haudegen had a free shot at his head there.
Haudegen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Chugman misses with a hook.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Haudegen.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Chugman's ribs.
Chugman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haudegen rather than just go for the knockout.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chugman lands with a good body shot.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Chugman avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chugman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Haudegen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Chugman swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman gets a clinch.
Chugman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Haudegen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svalbard Haudegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haudegen as Chugman tries to tie him up.
Haudegen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haudegen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haudegen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chugman misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svalbard Haudegen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haudegen, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svalbard Haudegen!
A victorious Svalbard Haudegen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 17 p4p, 130 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Knox has chosen Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathieu drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Mathieu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Mathieu with an uppercut!
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Mathieu lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Knox is rocked!
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Mathieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathieu loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathieu tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mathieu tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Mathieu connects with the punch.
Mathieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Mathieu counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mathieu misses the body punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu scores with a shot to the body.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mathieu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox looks winded!
Knox misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Knox limp body while Mathieu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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