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JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Dijk (ranked 3919 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Joo Sang Yoo (ranked 297 p4p, 325 weight class). Joo Sang Yoo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pieter Dijk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieter Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joo Sang Yoo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijk moves into the clinch successfully.
Dijk jumps guard.
Yoo stands and throws Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoo tries for a kimura but Dijk is defending well.
Yoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dijk is defending well.
Dijk wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo swings around for an armbar but Dijk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yoo's guard.
Yoo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dijk rushes Yoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo is working for takedown but Dijk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoo has Dijk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dijk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dijk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dijk has clasped his hands together around Yoo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yoo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dijk dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yoo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pieter Dijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joo Sang Yoo.
Yoo tries to pull guard but Dijk won't allow it.
Dijk breaks the clinch.
Yoo scores with a head kick.
 Dijk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijk moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoo is trying to break the clinch but Dijk has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijk keeps control of Yoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dijk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dijk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dijk lands a takedown into guard.
Dijk wants to control from the top but Yoo keeps moving.
Dijk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dijk trying to move into half guard but instead Yoo has managed to sweep!
Yoo stands and steps away. Dijk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dijk wants to clinch but Yoo slips to the side
and Yoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dijk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijk clinches with his opponent.
Dijk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yoo after a bit of a struggle.
Dijk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoo tries to circle away but Dijk has him pinned against the cage.
Yoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dijk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dijk tries to clinch there but Yoo circles away.
Dijk misses with a takedown
and Yoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dijk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dijk wants to clinch but Yoo slips to the side
and Yoo counters with a straight right hand.
Dijk misses with a takedown
and Yoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Dijk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijk seems to have got his legs back now.
Dijk takes the fight into the clinch.
Yoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yoo pulls guard successfully.
Yoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dijk trying to control but Yoo is working from the bottom.
Yoo pulls Dijk in to control the position.
Dijk throwing strikes but missing.
Dijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoo trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joo Sang Yoo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dijk looks to clinch
and Yoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoo throws a looping overhand right but Dijk ducks down to avoid it.
Dijk misses with a takedown
and Yoo counters with a straight right hand.
Dijk misses with a two punch combination.
Dijk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dijk wants to clinch
and Dijk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Yoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dijk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoo counters with a huge left! Dijk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yoo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dijk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joo Sang Yoo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Maker (ranked 3469 p4p, 25561 weight class) and Adolf Roser (ranked 387 p4p, 494 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Maker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Roser!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Roser goes for a takedown attempt but Maker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maker swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker!
Roser tries a head kick but it misses.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosers head.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maker is trying to push Roser away but Roser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Maker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roser manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Maker.
Maker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Roser looks winded!
Roser throws an elbow but it misses.
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roser tries to clinch there but Maker circles away.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maker lands with a nice combination. Roser backs away looking to recover.
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!
Roser shoots in but no luck this time.
Roser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roser walks into a stiff left hand from Maker.
Maker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maker lands a left and a right that send Roser crashing to the mat, dazed. Maker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch.
Maker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maker lands a body shot.
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maker is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker controlling the action here for a moment.
Maker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maker stalling.
Maker is trying to break free.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maker is defending well.
Maker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maker has closed the distance and engaged Roser in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser is controlling him.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Maker cracks Roser with a nice body shot.
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Maker.
Nice shot by Maker.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Maker there.
Maker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roser eats them both and turns towards Maker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.
Maker rushes Roser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Maker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker stalling the fight.
Roser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roser being controlled here momentarily.
Maker keeping moving, preventing Roser from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roser won't allow Maker to sweep him here.
Maker is pulling down on Roser's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maker is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Maker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maker clinches up with Roser and pushes him back against the cage.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch.
Maker blocks an uppercut.
Maker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roser or not.
A bit of stalling here from Roser.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser misses with a punch on the inside.
Maker taking a breather.
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Maker connects with a single shot there.
Maker lands a glancing blow to the side of Roser's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roser moves forwards but Maker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
Roser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roser.
Roser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roser wants a takedown.
Maker slows down the pace here.
Maker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roser can do to turn this around?
Maker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Roser has the dominant position.
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker wants to take the fight to the mat but Roser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working for takedown but Maker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maker has Roser pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Jay Maker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Roser should have avoided that one.
Maker 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.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Maker scores with a four punch combination!
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roser tries to throw a body punch but Maker avoids it by throwing Roser back against the cage.
Maker manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a takedown attempt.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maker avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roser dives in for a single leg takedown but Maker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Maker. That snapped Roser's head back.
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker lands with a light punch inside.
Maker lands a right hand.
Roser letting Maker take a breather here.
Maker stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker breaks from the clinch.
Roser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker lands with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Maker.
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maker.
Maker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roser doesn't seem bothered though.
Maker moves into the clinch.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maker stalling against the cage.
Maker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Roser.
A bit of stalling here from Maker.
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch.
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roser, pushing him back against the cage.
Maker tries to circle away but Roser has him pinned against the cage.
Maker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roser up against the cage.
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker lands a nice shot to the body.
Maker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maker just leaning against Roser, taking a breather.
Adolf Roser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roser is looking to control Maker's arms but Maker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roser has his back to the cage.
Roser has Maker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maker avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roser looking for a takedown.
Maker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maker scores with a jab to the head.
Maker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maker duly obliges.
Jay Maker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Maker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Maker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maker, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misael Mejia (ranked 4221 p4p, 4619 weight class) and Benn Wills (ranked 457 p4p, 473 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Misael Mejia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benn Wills!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mejia counter with a right hand.
Wills connects with a combination that backs up Mejia into the cage. Wills lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mejia's guard. Mejia is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wills bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benn Wills!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Holmes (ranked 4274 p4p, 4029 weight class) and Karoly Leclerc (ranked 405 p4p, 392 weight class). Thomas Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karoly Leclerc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leclerc misses with a body kick.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leclerc.
Leclerc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Leclerc walks into a jab.
Leclerc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Leclerc counters with a low kick, right behind Holmes 's knee.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leclerc thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Leclerc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Leclerc is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
 Leclerc is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leclerc tries to get into range but Holmes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Leclerc! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Holmes scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Holmes!
Thomas Holmes 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Branch (ranked 4383 p4p, 3510 weight class) and Eli Hancock (ranked 369 p4p, 323 weight class). Branch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 28 by Zach Bryan. Hancock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch gets a takedown into half guard.
Branch is looking to advance position but Hancock won't allow it.
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branch pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Branch slips a nice elbow through Hancock's hands, connecting with Hancock's forehead.
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
Hancock wants to get back to full guard.
Branch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branch pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branch lands a nice short elbow.
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hancock defends it well.
Hancock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hancock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branch is in close to Hancock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hancock keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Branch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hancock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Branch is stalling in the full guard.
Branch lands a couple of elbows.
Hancock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hancock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Branch passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branch working over Hancock with some ground and pound. Hancock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Branch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
Branch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hancock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hancock looking for subs from the bottom but Branch mounts him!
Branch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hancock hang on?
Branch looking to finish Hancock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hancock!
Branch controlling from the full mount.
Branch lands a big shot there that rocks Hancock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Branch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Branch lands with some strikes.
Branch controlling from mount.
Hancock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Branch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Branch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Branch clinches up with Hancock and pushes him back against the cage.
Branch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Branch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Branch wants to take the fight to the mat but Hancock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branch blocks an elbow strike.
Branch breaks from the clinch.
Branch forces Hancock back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hancock.
Hancock working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hancock walks away with a smile on his face. Branch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Branch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Hancock thows a leg kick but Branch checks it
and Branch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hancock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Branch has his hands clasped together but Hancock extends and breaks Branch's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hancock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock very nearly forgot to thank Feeble Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stef Voscamp (ranked 3503 p4p, 4734 weight class) and Glenn Shoemaker Snow (ranked 349 p4p, 425 weight class). Stef Voscamp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenn Shoemaker Snow's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stef Voscamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Shoemaker Snow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow looks to land a combination but Voscamp avoids it well.
Voscamp avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voscamp.
Snow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow looks for a takedown but Voscamp sprawls well.
Voscamp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snow.
Voscamp wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voscamp tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow lands a two punch combo.
Snow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Voscamp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow clinches.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Voscamp's head.
Voscamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Voscamp won't allow it.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voscamp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snow regains guard immediately.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Voscamp manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voscamp is looking for a kimura here.
Snow is kicking away at Voscamp from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Voscamp grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Snow trying to push Voscamp off... Snow taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Stef Voscamp!
Stef Voscamp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matas Fialkowska (ranked 3608 p4p, 3632 weight class) and Jonah White (ranked 380 p4p, 382 weight class). Fialkowska's entrance music is Matas Walks Alone. A fine choice. 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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230
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matas Fialkowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fialkowska keeps the fight on the outside.
Fialkowska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for White.
White lands a jab.
White lunges at Fialkowska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fialkowska's hand.
Fialkowska misses with a double jab.
White looks to land a combination but Fialkowska avoids it well.
Fialkowska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White lunges at Fialkowska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fialkowska's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White fails to land the takedown.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fialkowska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Fialkowska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fialkowska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fialkowska fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from White.
Fialkowska throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fialkowska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fialkowska.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fialkowska lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends White sprawling to the canvas. Fialkowska follows him down, looking for the kill. Can White hang on?
 It looks like Jonah White has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fialkowska works his way into side control.
Fialkowska is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White is trying to buck Fialkowska off.
Fialkowska is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fialkowska is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Fialkowska connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fialkowska lands some shots froms side control.
Fialkowska trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Fialkowska cracks White with a big elbow.
Fialkowska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Fialkowska scoring with strikes.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska lands a few punches from side control.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
White is rocked!
Fialkowska is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fialkowska is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fialkowska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Fialkowska's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Fialkowska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah White's cut.
That's time! Fialkowska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fialkowska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White has managed to clinch.
Fialkowska tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fialkowska blocks an elbow strike from White.
Fialkowska is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White connects with a right hand. Fialkowska shakes it off.
White rushes Fialkowska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fialkowska avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White manages to break the clinch.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White moves in looking to clinch but Fialkowska pushes him off.
It looked like Fialkowska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for White.
Matas Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a low kick but Fialkowska moves out of range easily.
White throws a series of punches but Fialkowska moves out of range.
White with a jab.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White catches Fialkowska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fialkowska circles away.
Matas Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah White.
Fialkowska blocks a low kick nicely.
Jonah White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fialkowska throws a big shot that misses.
Fialkowska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Fialkowska's shoulder, as Fialkowska tries to avoid the shot.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fialkowska. Fialkowska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fialkowska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fialkowska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fialkowska misses its target.
Fialkowska misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fialkowska. No joy for White on that attempt.
A jab from White finds it's way through Fialkowska's defenses.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White wants to clinch up but Fialkowska keeps it at a distance.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White clinches up with Fialkowska and pushes him back against the cage.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White blocks a body shot from Fialkowska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fialkowska in his tracks.
White moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fialkowska fails to land.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fialkowska avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonah White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fialkowska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Fialkowska down.
White avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands with a straight right. Fialkowska didn't see that one coming.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fialkowska is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Fialkowska circles away and we're back to standing.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fialkowska.
A jab from White finds it's way through Fialkowska's defenses.
White throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fialkowska is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Fialkowska is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fialkowska misses with some punches.
Fialkowska goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White lands a jab to the head.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fialkowska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fialkowska is rocked!
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Fialkowska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fialkowska glances at the clock... BAM! White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fialkowska crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fialkowska is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonah White!
In his post fight interview, Jonah White started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lyons (ranked 3256 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Umar Hagmedov (ranked 376 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Hagmedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons lands the left hand.
Hagmedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hagmedov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lyons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Lyons there.
Lyons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hagmedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyons throws a right hand that Hagmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagmedov also avoids with ease.
Hagmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Lyons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hagmedov fails to land the takedown.
Hagmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umar Hagmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons looks to land a combination. Hagmedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looks to land a combination but Hagmedov avoids it well.
Lyons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyons misses with a double jab
so Hagmedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hagmedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Hagmedov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hagmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lyons's efforts to push away.
Hagmedov wants the takedown. Lyons is fighting it off but Hagmedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lyons's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagmedov postures up.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagmedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hagmedov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons is not content to let Hagmedov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lyons defending well though.
Hagmedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hagmedov throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Lyons wants to control but Hagmedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hagmedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hagmedov's back!
Hagmedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hagmedov is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hagmedov tries to roll but Lyons sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lyons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Hagmedov manages to turn into his guard.
Hagmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagmedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagmedov trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hagmedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagmedov somewhat.
Lyons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
A slow jab from Hagmedov misses its intended target.
Lyons lands a jab to the head.
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagmedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lyons tests Hagmedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov tries to counter with a clinch but Lyons shakes him off and moves away.
Travis Lyons is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hagmedov at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagmedov closes the distance and clinches.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov is controlling him.
Lyons scores with a shot to the side of Hagmedov's head.
Hagmedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Lyons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hagmedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hagmedov eats them both and turns towards Lyons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hagmedov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lyons to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Hagmedov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov throws the left hand but Lyons avoids the punch easily.
Lyons throws a combination. Hagmedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagmedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hagmedov moves in looking to clinch but Lyons pushes him off.
Hagmedov rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hagmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyons tries a body shot but Hagmedov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hagmedov working some strikes from top position.
Hagmedov pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hagmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagmedov can do to turn this around?
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hagmedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lyons's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Lyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagmedov shoots in and drives through. Lyons sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagmedov with a poor takedown
and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lyons lands with a shot to the body.
Lyons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hagmedov misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyons misses its target.
Lyons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lyons lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagmedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
Lyons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Hagmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons is looking for a counter combo.
Lyons lands a jab to Hagmedov's midsection.
Hagmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagmedov darts in trying to clinch
letting Lyons counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with the combination.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov wants to counter with a clinch but Lyons pushes him away.
Hagmedov drives through and clinches with Lyons against the cage.
Hagmedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lyons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hagmedov has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons slowing the pace effectively.
Lyons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Hagmedov lands a takedown into guard.
Lyons is pulling down on Hagmedov's head to control his posture.
Hagmedov looking to pass the guard.
Hagmedov stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Hagmedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Hagmedov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hagmedov stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hagmedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hagmedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagmedov tries to clinch but Lyons moves out of range.
Hagmedov clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Umar Hagmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Hagmedov throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lyons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyons, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lyons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chengji Li (ranked 3027 p4p, 3442 weight class) and Isak Smith (ranked 336 p4p, 372 weight class). Isak Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chengji Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isak Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Li puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li controlling the action here.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Li avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Smith is rocked!
Li drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Li and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chengji Li!
After winning the bout, Chengji Li 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Jun Li (ranked 2070 p4p, 2859 weight class) and Nick Jokic (ranked 248 p4p, 326 weight class). Jokic has chosen The Serbian Song as his entrance music. Nick Jokic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Jun Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Jokic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
Jokic pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Jokic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is working Jokic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Nick Jokic has been cut.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokic 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.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokic being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokic throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li with a poor takedown
and Jokic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Jokic to counter with a crisp jab.
Li shoots in and drives through. Jokic sprawls well.
Jokic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots and misses
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokic tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokic to the ground. Jokic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Jokic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokic misses with a wild combination.
Li misses with a takedown
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries for a takedown but Jokic circles away easily
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jokic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jokic misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Jokic didn't expect that.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokic looking to control.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokic's head.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
That has opened up Nick Jokic's cut even more.
Li distracts Jokic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokic can do to turn this around?
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.
The cut above Nick Jokic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Jokic counters with a stiff right hand.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jokic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A low kick from Jokic misses
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jokic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li wants to control from the top but Jokic keeps moving.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Nick Jokic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Jokic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jun Jun Li 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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