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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young I!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young I.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Young I.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter taking a bit of punishment here - Young I scoring with strikes.
Baxter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Young I postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Young I is looking to take a break and control but Baxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young I tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young I has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I in side control lands a decent elbow.
Young I tries to move to full mount but Baxter actually manages to regain half guard.
Young I wants to take a breather but Baxter is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young I stops Baxter from getting back to his feet.
Young I is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young I prevents Baxter from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
Young I not doing much here.
Young I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baxter defends it well.
Young I looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Young I drops an elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Young I moves nicely into side control.
Young I is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young I is working Baxter over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young I dominated that round.
That's time! Baxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young I drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Young I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baxter is working an open guard so Young I takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Young I closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young I wants to work for an arm triangle but Baxter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Young I seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young I is nestled in close to Baxter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Young I landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Young I stands up out of the half guard.
Young I shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Young I slows the pace down in half guard.
Young I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baxter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I decides to stand up.
Young I shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Baxter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Young I lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young I goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baxter turns into him and now he's in Young I's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young I holds on and takes a little breather.
Young I looking for a sweep. Not yet Young I, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Young I scores with a takedown into Baxter's guard.
Young I would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Young I decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baxter, up you get!
Young I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young I closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baxter to the mat! Baxter manages to get full guard.
Young I is working Baxter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Young I from controlling successfully.
Young I postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Young I postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Young I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baxter being controlled here, momentarily.
Young I landing some decent shots from guard.
Young I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ronnie Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young I chips away with some ground and pound.
Young I works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Young I with a nice head shot there.
Gerald Young I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young I stays in close to Baxter's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Young I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young I 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Young I!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dingley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanker Funker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Dingley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dingley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yanker Funker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dingley.
Funker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingley's waist but Dingley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funker off to one side.
Dingley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dingley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funker in his tracks.
Funker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dingley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Funker is working to tighten is grip on Dingley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dingley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Funker is really squeezing tight and eventually Dingley passes out! Funker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yanker Funker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rijhard Noobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShea comes into a darkened arena with his song building. S.O.S. - The Irish Curse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rijhard Noobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun OShea!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea stuffs the takedown.
Noobsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OShea sprawls well. OShea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noobsen gets slowly back to his feet.
OShea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OShea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OShea controlling the position easily from mount.
Noobsen working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by OShea.
OShea is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Noobsen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Noobsen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. OShea anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Noobsen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! OShea slips an arm under Noobsen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. OShea has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. OShea is squeezing on Noobsen like an anaconda would it's prey. Noobsen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaun OShea!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and isaac newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lyoto machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, isaac newton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from newton.
machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
machida lands a nice shot to the body.
newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around machida's waist but machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing newton off to one side.
A head kick by newton misses
and machida counters with a straight right hand.
newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
newton looks gassed!
machida lands with an overhand left.
newton throws a head kick that misses
and machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by machida.
newton stops a takedown attempt from machida.
newton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by newton as machida tries to tie him up.
newton looking for a takedown.
lyoto machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of isaac newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts machida, as that shot connected.
machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
newton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from machida.
machida tries for a takedown but newton manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, newton throws an elbow but misses.
newton is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
machida tries to score a body lock takedown but newton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
newton can't get the takedown.
machida is trying to stall.
newton stops a takedown attempt from machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
newton prevents the takedown attempt.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida is trying to drag newton to the mat but newton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
machida tries for a takedown but newton manages to get underhooks.
machida is trying to force a seperation but newton has the dominant position.
machida misses with a knee strike.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
newton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but machida regains guard immediately.
newton looking to pass the guard.
newton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
newton looking to pass the guard.
newton preventing the sweep.
newton throwing strikes but missing.
machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
newton wants to pass the guard but machida is keeping the position.
newton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
newton stops machida from standing up.
machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
newton is looking to stand up but machida won't let him.
newton postures up in machida's guard and throws a big left but machida blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
machida cracks newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lyoto machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
machida shoots for a takedown but newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
newton throws a sloppy head kick
and machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from machida. No joy for newton on that attempt.
machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as newton walks away with a smile on his face. machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as machida sprawls well. machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. newton gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for machida.
machida throws a nice head kick!
machida lands a high kick!
newton moves forwards but machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
newton is breathing heavily.
machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from machida.
machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has newton pinned against the cage. newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lyoto machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
newton misses with a combination
and newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of newton's head.
machida lands with a slapping head kick.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from machida.
No luck with that takedown attempt from machida.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! machida slams his shin into newton's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
machida cracks the inside of newton's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from machida is defended easily by newton.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for machida.
machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before newton has time to react.
A solid body kick from machida.
newton shoots in but no luck this time.
machida tries to clinch but newton is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for machida. That snapped newton's head back.
machida shoots in but newton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machida counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida shoots in but no luck this time.
machida lands a jab to the head.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt newton.
machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by newton.
machida pushes newton away with a front kick.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
newton misses with a takedown
and machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
machida thumps newton with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lyoto machida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
newton throws a lazy head kick
and machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and machida counters with a stiff right hand.
newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping newton at a distance.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
lyoto machida is winning the standup battle so far.
newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
machida slaps away a takedown attempt from newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
machida shoots in for a double leg but newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for machida.
newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around machida's waist but machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing newton off to one side.
lyoto machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of isaac newton.
machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of newton's head.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
isaac newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
machida thumps newton with a low kick.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. newton doesn't seem phased though.
newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
newton tries for a takedown but machida circles away easily
and newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
machida throws a sloppy head kick and newton moves out of range easily.
machida looks for a takedown but newton sprawls well.
machida connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
machida connects with the punch.
isaac newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida scores with a sloppy right hand. newton should have avoided that one.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
newton prevents a takedown attempt there.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but newton blocks with his arms.
machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
newton takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
machida has had enough of the clinch but newton keeps him there for the moment.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but newton blocks it with crossed arms.
newton can't get the takedown.
machida tries to circle away but newton has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of newton backwards.
machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but newton has him pressed against the cage.
newton prevents machida from breaking the clinch.
machida tries to break the clinch but newton is controlling the position.
machida landing knees to the body.
newton managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida looking to stall.
machida is working for takedown but newton is calmly controlling the position for now.
machida can't break the clinch.
machida avoiding damage as newton throws knees to the body.
newton is pressed up against the cage. machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag newton down to the mat. newton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
machida scores with a jab.
machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
machida throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
machida jabs at newton's body.
Nice shot by machida.
machida scores with a shot to the body.
newton throws a sloppy head kick
and machida counters with a nice uppercut.
newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
machida lands a high kick!
machida lands a with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by machida as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from machida.
newton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by machida.
isaac newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
lyoto machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
lyoto machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lyoto machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ferone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubens Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
168 lbs
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21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ferone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubens Maciel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferone 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.
It looks like Rubens Maciel has been cut.
Maciel has a takedown stuffed.
Ferone connects with a nice cross there... Maciel is looking wobbly and Ferone recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Maciel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ferone jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Ferone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josey Wales has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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23
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Dyer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dyer wants to get back to full guard.
Wales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wales is looking to take a break and control but Dyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyer punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wales in particular looking to stall.
Wales passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyer!
Wales with the ground and pound from mount.
Wales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyer is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dyer looks a forlorn figure.
Wales lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dyer is rocked!
It looks like Nick Dyer has been cut.
Wales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dyer is still in real trouble! Can Wales finish him?
Wales unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dyer wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wales celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Bonson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Bonson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Bonson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonson.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Bonson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Bonson avoids nicely.
Bonson dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Bonson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonson throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Bonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson pushes Bonson off looking to stand but Bonson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonson misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bonson is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Bonson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Bonson from controlling successfully.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonson throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson leaves Bonson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonson shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonson postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Bonson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Bonson tries to pass.
Bonson postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Bonson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Bonson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonson postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bonson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
Bonson is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonson is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bonson thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonson shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonson throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Bonson shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonson.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonson digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonson.
Charlie Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson tries to bum rush Bonson with a series of wild strikes but Bonson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Bonson moves out of range.
Bonson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bonson.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Bonson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonson is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Bonson wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Bonson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Bonson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson is trying to escape the position but Bonson is controlling the position.
Bonson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Bonson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bonson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bonson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonson on the ground.
Bonson moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bonson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Bonson misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Bonson.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gary Bonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bonson misses.
Bonson throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Bonson misses with a hook.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Bonson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonson shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Bonson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Bonson trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson with the ground and pound but Simpson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Bonson is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson tries to kick Bonson off but Bonson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Still in half guard, Bonson seems content to control.
Bonson works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Bonson stalls from top position.
Simpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bonson is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face as Bonson controls the position.
Simpson parries the strikes from Bonson easily there. Bonson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Simpson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bonson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simpson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Charlie Simpson's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Simpson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gary Bonson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hushovd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hushovd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushovd lands with a shot to the body.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hushovd lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Hushovd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
Hushovd throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hushovd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hushovd throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Hushovd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with an inside leg kick.
Hushovd throws out a powerful jab.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Hushovd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hushovd to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Hushovd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hushovd throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Hushovd counters with a nice body kick.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Hushovd.
Hushovd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hushovd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Hushovd to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushovd blocks a head kick by Scott.
Hushovd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a solid body kick.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hushovd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Hushovd pushes him off.
Hushovd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hushovd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hushovd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hushovd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a jab when Hushovd was well out of range.
Hushovd misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hushovd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hushovd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hushovd throws a lazy body kick
and Scott counters with a head kick. That will keep Hushovd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Hushovd.
Hushovd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hushovd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hushovd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
Hushovd tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott throws a series of punches but Hushovd avoids them all with ease.
Hushovd misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a body kick that stops Hushovd in his tracks momentarily.
Hushovd throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott clinches but Hushovd breaks the clinch
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hushovd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hushovd throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Hushovd sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Hushovd's shoulder, as Hushovd tries to avoid the shot.
Hushovd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott looks gassed!
Hushovd swinging wilding here.
Hushovd moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hushovd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Hushovd.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott tries to land a body kick
and Hushovd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Hushovd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Hushovd.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a big head kick but Hushovd shrugs it off.
Hushovd scores with a nice strike.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hushovd catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hushovd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hushovd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hushovd tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hushovd.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hushovd fails to land with a series of punches.
Hushovd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scott is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hushovd connects with a stiff jab that staggers Scott - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thor Hushovd!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Abidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh has chosen Nine Inch Nails - Quake - Main Theme as his entrance music. Ratrick Obeh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Omar Abidi's chin.
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21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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21
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 2 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Abidi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abidi misses with a head kick.
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obeh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abidi tried to score with a low kick but Obeh checks it.
Obeh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obeh tries to close the distance and clinch but Abidi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Abidi blocks the low kick.
Abidi misses with a two punch combination.
Abidi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Obeh.
Abidi avoids the body shot from Obeh.
A punch combination from Abidi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh checks a low kick from Abidi.
Ratrick Obeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Obeh.
Obeh tries to clinch there but Abidi circles away.
Abidi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obeh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obeh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abidi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abidi throws a series of strikes that have Obeh backpedaling.
Abidi misses with a few strikes there.
Abidi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obeh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obeh misses with a takedown attempt - Abidi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obeh lands a left and a right that send Abidi crashing to the mat, dazed. Obeh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abidi is rocked!
It looks like Omar Abidi has been cut.
Abidi moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Abidi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omar Abidi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obeh misses with a combination
and Abidi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abidi seems to have got his legs back now.
Obeh lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obeh.
Obeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abidi's efforts to push away.
Obeh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abidi is trying to break the clinch but Obeh has him pressed against the cage.
Obeh working Abidi over with knees to the body.
Abidi is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obeh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obeh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obeh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abidi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obeh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obeh is pushing Abidi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Obeh scores a nice knee to the body.
Obeh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abidi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obeh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obeh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abidis head.
Obeh scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Obeh.
Obeh leaning against his opponent.
Obeh lands a nice knee to the body.
Obeh tries to score a body lock takedown but Abidi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omar Abidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratrick Obeh.
Obeh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abidi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whack! Obeh lands a heavy head kick that drops Abidi. The ref tackles Obeh to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Abidi was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ratrick Obeh! Ratrick Obeh retains his lightweight title!
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