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MMAL 13: Sacrifice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popoy Bato acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Popoy Bato!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bato counters with a good low kick that Yamamoto was not able to check.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bato clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Bato wants the takedown. Yamamoto is fighting it off but Bato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamamoto's guard against the cage.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Bato from controlling successfully.
Bato drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Bato off! Bato jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Bato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bato.
Bato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bato scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bato drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Bato is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bato lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yamamoto quite badly. Yamamoto pulls Bato in close trying to recover. Bato postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yamamoto on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yamamoto doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Popoy Bato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Lloyd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miroslav Matuylevski's chin.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Matuylevski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuylevski shoots and misses
and Lloyd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lloyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matuylevski walks away with a smile on his face. Lloyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matuylevski tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matuylevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matuylevski is trying to keep Lloyd in close.
Lloyd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matuylevski keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd is really struggling to control Matuylevski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lloyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuylevski wants to stand and escape but Lloyd is having none of it.
Lloyd won't allow Matuylevski to sweep him here.
Lloyd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Matuylevski keeps moving.
Matuylevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lloyd prevents Matuylevski from getting back to his feet.
Lloyd 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.
Matuylevski looking for a sweep. Not yet Matuylevski, not yet.
Lloyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matuylevski is keeping the position for now.
Lloyd throws and elbow that misses. Matuylevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lloyd's guard. Nice move by Matuylevski!
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.
Lloyd wants to stand and escape but Matuylevski is having none of it.
Lloyd looking to control.
Lloyd wants to stand up but Matuylevski is controlling him.
Lloyd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.
Lloyd is trying to keep Matuylevski in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex Lloyd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lloyd misses with a takedown
and Matuylevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lloyd!
A nice elbow there by Matuylevski.
Matuylevski unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matuylevski won't let Lloyd get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matuylevski working for a guillotine from mount but Lloyd is in no mood to give up.
Matuylevski content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lloyd is squirming around, avoiding Matuylevski's attempts to control the action.
Matuylevski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matuylevski looking to control but Lloyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lloyd throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Matuylevski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matuylevski fails with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matuylevski!
Matuylevski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lloyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lloyd looking to finish Matuylevski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matuylevski!
Lloyd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lloyd looking for a guillotine from mount but Matuylevski is having none of it.
Lloyd raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd raining down shots from the mount!
Lloyd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lloyd breaks from Matuylevski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matuylevski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd working Matuylevski over with strikes here.
Lloyd lands a big shot there that rocks Matuylevski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lloyd unloading with bombs!
Lloyd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matuylevski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lloyd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matuylevski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lloyd raining down shots from the mount!
Matuylevski is trying to stand up.
Lloyd scoring with strikes but Matuylevski is staying in there.
Lloyd landing strikes from the mount and Matuylevski is in trouble!
Lloyd landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lloyd scoring with strikes but Matuylevski is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski is working to get back to half guard.
Lloyd with good strikes from the mount here!
Lloyd dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matuylevski is squirming around, avoiding Lloyd's attempts to control the action.
Lloyd scoring with strikes but Matuylevski is staying in there.
Lloyd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lloyd landing punches.
Lloyd looking to control but Matuylevski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matuylevski is bucking up trying to escape but Lloyd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski tries to hold on but Lloyd pushes him away.
Lloyd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matuylevski's face.
Lloyd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matuylevski's face.
Lloyd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lloyd is landing with some decent strikes but Matuylevski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lloyd with good strikes from the mount here!
Lloyd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lloyd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matuylevski is looking to escape.
Alex Lloyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lloyd working Matuylevski over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski is desperately trying to improve his position but Lloyd has a good base and remains in mount.
Lloyd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lloyd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matuylevski looks a forlorn figure.
Matuylevski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matuylevski can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lloyd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lloyd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lloyd lands a big shot there that rocks Matuylevski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lloyd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lloyd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lloyd in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matuylevski is not content to let Lloyd control the position.
Matuylevski is trying to control Lloyd's posture but Lloyd avoids it.
Lloyd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lloyd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matuylevski is looking for a sweep.
Lloyd cracks Matuylevski with a big elbow.
Lloyd working the strikes but Matuylevski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to pass the guard but Matuylevski is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lloyd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lloyd thows a huge punch but Matuylevski dodges it nicely.
Matuylevski is not content to let Lloyd control the position.
Lloyd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lloyd trying to control the action but Matuylevski is working from the bottom.
Lloyd stops Matuylevski from getting back to his feet.
Lloyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lloyd lands with a punch from 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.
Lloyd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lloyd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lloyd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lloyd looking for a guillotine from mount but Matuylevski is having none of it.
Matuylevski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lloyd.
Lloyd unloads with some shots from mount but Matuylevski bucks and avoids them well.
Lloyd scoring with strikes but Matuylevski is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the head.
Lloyd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matuylevski is looking to escape.
Lloyd looking to finish Matuylevski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matuylevski!
Lloyd looking for a guillotine from mount but Matuylevski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matuylevski is looking to improve his position but Lloyd isn't that keen on the idea.
Matuylevski tries to hold on but Lloyd pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the head.
Lloyd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matuylevski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matuylevski tries to hold on but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd working Matuylevski over with strikes here.
Lloyd breaks from Matuylevski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lloyd looking to control but Matuylevski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matuylevski wants to hold on but Lloyd pushes him away.
Matuylevski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matuylevski working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lloyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lloyd 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lloyd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Roberts had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Roberts could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick from Balboa lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balboa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Roberts feints a jab promting Balboa to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balboa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roberts jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balboa looks gassed!
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Balboa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
A head kick from Balboa lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa slips under a jab.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Balboa moved out of range nicely.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts stuns Balboa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Balboa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts scores with a nice right hand.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts connects with a jab.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Balboa slips under a jab.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Balboa.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Balboa's knee but Balboa avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a combination. Balboa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Balboa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberts lands with a slapping head kick.
Balboa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balboa misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Balboa!
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Rocky Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balboa throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Balboa throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Balboa avoids a kick to the body.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balboa checks it well.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts misses with the combination.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a shot to the body.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Balboa blocks the low kick.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Balboa throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Roberts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balboa.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balboa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roberts rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts throws a low kick but Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa lands a nice looking body kick.
Balboa connects with a high kick.
Jake Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Roberts tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Roberts misses.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balboa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balboa checks a leg kick.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Balboa throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Balboa throws a nice head kick!
Balboa looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Balboa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balboa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roberts is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Balboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Balboa.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Roberts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Balboa slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Balboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa lands with a cross.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Balboa.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Balboa blocks the leg kick.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Balboa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balboa 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.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Roberts throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Some bone on bone action there as Balboa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roberts throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Balboa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey Garcia 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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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsey Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paneda.
Paneda thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Paneda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneda counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia kicks Paneda off and gets back to his feet.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paneda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Paneda counters with a one-two to the body.
Paneda tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paneda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paneda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paneda is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paneda counters with an inside leg kick.
Paneda misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paneda is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paneda.
Paneda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paneda if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Paneda saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Paneda.
Garcia throws a right hand that Paneda ducks under and follows up with a left that Paneda also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Paneda counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramsey Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paneda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paneda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paneda off to one side.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paneda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paneda.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Paneda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Garcia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paneda moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paneda is out of range.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Paneda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paneda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Paneda blocks the leg kick.
Paneda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Paneda wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Paneda saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Paneda's legs.
Paneda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paneda shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paneda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paneda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Paneda.
Garcia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Paneda sees coming a mile off.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paneda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Paneda tries to clinch up.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Paneda checks it
and Paneda counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloppy strikes from Paneda. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paneda.
Jab from Paneda.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Paneda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Paneda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paneda trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a decent shot there.
Paneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paneda manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia stands up and waves to Paneda to follow him.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Paneda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
letting Paneda counter with a right hand.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Garcia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Paneda counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paneda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rolando Paneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Paneda counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paneda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paneda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paneda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paneda under the eye.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paneda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paneda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Paneda moves out of range easily.
Paneda shoots in but no luck this time.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Paneda's legs.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Paneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paneda.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paneda throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Paneda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paneda. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paneda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paneda.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Paneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paneda manages to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Paneda counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Paneda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia leaves Paneda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paneda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paneda blocks a jab.
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.
Paneda lands a head kick!
Paneda lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paneda counters with a body kick.
Paneda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paneda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Paneda saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia misses the body punch
letting Paneda counter with a right hand.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paneda was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Paneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Paneda shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paneda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paneda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paneda off to one side.
Garcia misses with the body kick
and Paneda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia scores with a one two! Paneda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rolando Paneda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Paneda counters with a head kick.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Paneda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paneda dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Paneda's head and hops out.
Paneda looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paneda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paneda is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
No luck for Paneda with that takedown attempt.
Paneda dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Paneda's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Paneda counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paneda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia misses with a hook. Paneda ducked under it nicely.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with an outside leg kick.
Paneda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Paneda is out of range.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Garcia.
Paneda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsey Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia scores with a push kick.
Paneda feints a jab promting Garcia to slip. Paneda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paneda tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia leaves Paneda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Paneda.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Paneda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paneda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Paneda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paneda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paneda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paneda off to one side.
Paneda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Paneda persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia tries to bum rush Paneda with a series of wild strikes but Paneda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Paneda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paneda shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paneda closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Paneda pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body
and Paneda counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Paneda with that takedown attempt.
Paneda lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four 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.
Paneda shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paneda wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Paneda shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Paneda counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paneda backs up against the cage.
Paneda fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Paneda's head but Paneda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paneda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramsey Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Paneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsey Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paneda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Paneda!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Spider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spider won't be happy with that.
Spider struggling a bit here.
Spider is trying to get back to his feet.
Paneda is trying to get an arm triangle but Spider is defending well.
Paneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spider on the ground.
Paneda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paneda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spider won't allow Paneda to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paneda is pressing down on Spider's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spider is holding on for now.
Paneda controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paneda is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Spider manages to get to full guard.
Spider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paneda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Paneda works over Spider with some ground and pound from guard.
Paneda is looking to advance position but Spider has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Paneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Spider looks gassed!
Paneda tries to lock up and control but Spider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paneda working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paneda is trying desperately to improve position.
Spider avoids the attempt from Paneda to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paneda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paneda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spider wants to get back to his feet but Paneda is holding on tight.
Paneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paneda controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paneda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Paneda is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babsie Paneda 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.
Spider tries to keep at a distance but Paneda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spider pulls guard effortlessly.
Spider controls Paneda momentarily but Paneda frees himself.
Spider might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paneda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paneda wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
Paneda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider is trying to control the position but Paneda postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Spider was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Paneda drives through with a takedown into Spider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paneda stays in close to Spider's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spider manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paneda wants to control but Spider passes easily into half 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.
Spider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Paneda is trying to stand up here but Spider is controlling him well.
Paneda wants to control but Spider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paneda is trying to stand up here but Spider is controlling him well.
Spider is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Paneda trying to hold on to Spider's head to control him but Spider postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Babsie Paneda just wasn't active enough.
Spider tries to land a front kick but Paneda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paneda moves into the clinch.
Spider is trying to drag Paneda to the mat but Paneda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spider trying to stall but Paneda improves his position.
Paneda tries to pull guard but Spider won't allow it.
Paneda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spider's efforts to push away.
Paneda stalling the fight.
That's four 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.
Spider is trying to break the clinch but Paneda is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Paneda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paneda misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paneda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Paneda.
Paneda stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paneda tries to break the clinch but Spider is controlling the position.
Paneda tries to land knees in the clinch but Spider avoids the damage to the body.
Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paneda smiles and moves away.
Spider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paneda was well out of range. Poor timing from Spider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babsie Paneda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paneda clinches.
Spider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paneda's efforts to push away.
Spider jumps guard but Paneda stands there with Spider around his waist. Spider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paneda pushes Spider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spider tries for a takedown but Paneda manages to get underhooks.
Paneda manages to pull guard.
Paneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paneda has a closed guard, preventing Spider from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paneda is looking for a triangle but Spider pushes his legs off easily.
Paneda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spider tries to stand but Paneda is controlling from the bottom.
Paneda trying to control the position here.
Spider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babsie Paneda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paneda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paneda checks a leg kick nicely.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Spider.
Spider throws a sloppy head kick and Paneda moves out of range easily.
Paneda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spider is looking for a sweep.
Paneda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paneda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider struggling a bit here.
Paneda tries to advance to mount but Spider instead regains half guard.
Paneda wants to get back to his feet.
Spider wants to control but Paneda is keeping busy.
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.
Paneda is taking a breather. Spider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paneda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paneda is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Spider reverses the position - he's now on top in Paneda's guard.
Paneda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babsie Paneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babsie Paneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paneda 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babsie Paneda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Grozni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 lbs
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230 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikola Grozni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grozni as he avoids it easily.
Mallao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grozni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grozni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mallao ducks under a wild hook from Grozni.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grozni sprawls well. Grozni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikola Grozni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mallao.
Grozni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grozni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mallao is trying to maintain the position but Grozni is very close to passing his half guard.
Grozni prevents Mallao from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozni is breathing heavily.
Mallao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grozni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grozni is looking to take a break and control but Mallao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mallao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grozni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grozni throwing strikes from guard but Mallao blocks nicely.
Grozni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mallao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao controls Grozni momentarily but Grozni frees himself.
Mallao wants to stand up but Grozni is controlling him.
Mallao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grozni stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mallao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grozni avoids it really well and circles away.
Mallao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikola Grozni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grozni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mallao is looking to clinch but Grozni is avoiding it.
Mallao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grozni circles away.
Grozni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grozni wants to pass the guard but Mallao is keeping the position.
Grozni slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao tries to get to full guard but Grozni has control of the leg.
Grozni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mallao trying to control but Grozni postures up.
Grozni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mallao to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Grozni 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.
Mallao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grozni swivels and escapes.
Mallao shoots and misses
and Grozni counters with a head kick. That will keep Mallao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mallao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grozni tries to avoid it but Mallao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grozni to the ground. Grozni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikola Grozni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mallao.
Grozni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mallao looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grozni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mallao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grozni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grozni prevents Mallao from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao won't allow Grozni to pass to mount.
Grozni wants to take a breather but Mallao is having none of it.
Mallao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grozni.
Grozni decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mallao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grozni is trying to defend but Mallao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grozni gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozni has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mallao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick by Grozni misses
and Mallao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grozni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grozni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grozni leaves Mallao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grozni misses with a double jab.
Grozni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mallao to the mat! Mallao manages to get full guard.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Grozni from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao trying to control the position.
Nikola Grozni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grozni wants to control from the top but Mallao keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikola Grozni wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grozni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grozni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grozni. Grozni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mallao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grozni throws a head kick but Mallao moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Mallao looks for a takedown but Grozni sprawls well.
Grozni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grozni misses with a leg kick
and Mallao counters with a solid body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Grozni. No joy for Mallao on that attempt.
Mallao has his takedown stuffed
and Grozni counters by clinching up.
Grozni tries to land knees in the clinch but Mallao avoids the damage to the body.
Mallao is trying to stall.
Grozni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mallao avoiding damage as Grozni throws knees to the body.
Mallao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grozni is keeping busy.
Grozni breaks the clinch.
Mallao tries to close the distance and clinch but Grozni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Grozni dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mallao dives in and scores a takedown into Grozni's guard.
Grozni is trying to keep Mallao in close.
Mallao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grozni's guard.
Grozni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grozni looking to control.
Mallao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikola Grozni wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Mallao with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in but no luck this time.
Grozni scores with a takedown into Mallao's guard.
Grozni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grozni controlling from the top position.
Mallao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mallao, up you get!
Grozni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Nikola Grozni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mallao.
Grozni moves into the clinch.
Mallao is trying to break the clinch but Grozni is controlling him.
Mallao is trying to break the clinch but Grozni has him pressed against the cage.
Mallao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mallao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grozni smiles and moves away.
Grozni moves into range and clinches up with Mallao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Grozni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mallao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grozni manages to break the clinch.
Grozni pushes Mallao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mallao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grozni has him pressed against the cage.
Grozni ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grozni no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mallao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grozni is pulling down on Mallao's head to control his posture.
Mallao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grozni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mallao, into his guard.
Nikola Grozni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grozni 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.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Grozni from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Grozni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grozni 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Grozni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paquito Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Mancini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paquito Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franco Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mancini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Mancini counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancini.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Mancini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
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!
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Mancini counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Mancini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mancini lands a nice shot to the body.
Mancini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Mancini scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Paquito Diaz has been cut.
Mancini fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mancini. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mancini counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Mancini to acknowledge the strikes.
Mancini lands with a good body shot.
Mancini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Mancini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mancini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancini.
Mancini grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Diaz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mancini cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franco Mancini!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Corleone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrence Turnbuckle's chin.
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270 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrence Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbuckle shoots in for a takedown but Corleone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turnbuckle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Turnbuckle fails with the takedown
and Corleone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corleone thuds a left hand into Turnbuckle's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Corleone.
Corleone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Terrence Turnbuckle has been cut.
Corleone cracks a nice hook into Turnbuckle's ribs.
Turnbuckle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone cracks Turnbuckle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turnbuckle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Corleone finish him?
Turnbuckle is rocked!
Crack! Corleone connects with the perfect overhand right and Turnbuckle falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Corleone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus Corleone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azz's entrance music is Like a G6. A fine choice. Legend is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a G6. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azz.
Legend misses with a body punch
letting Azz counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Azz.
Azz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legend.
Legend misses the body punch
enabling Azz to counter with a crisp jab.
Azz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azz!
It looks like Bruce Legend has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legend tries for a takedown but Azz circles away easily
and Azz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legend misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Azz thows a body shot but no joy.
Azz misses with a wild body shot.
Legend is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azz rather than just go for the knockout.
Legend throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legend looks gassed!
Nice shot by Azz.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz lands a body shot.
Azz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azz lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azz cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azz thows a body shot but no joy.
Azz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azz catches Legend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legend on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bad Azz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azz. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azz misses with a body shot.
Bruce Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azz connects with a single shot there.
Legend walks into a straight right hand from Azz.
Azz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz scores with a one two! Legend had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Azz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Azz.
Azz lands with a nice body punch.
Legend walks into a left hand.
Legend avoids the body shot from Azz.
Azz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azz lands with a good body shot.
Azz lands with a good body shot.
Azz scores with a nice strike.
Legend takes one on the button.
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz lands with a nice combination. Legend backs away looking to recover.
Legend throws a sloppy body shot
and Azz counters with a right hand to the body.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Azz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legend misses with a left hand
and Azz counters with a nice body shot.
Azz scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Azz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azz jabs at Legend's body.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Azz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legend has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azz cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs.
Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azz finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head.
Azz sizes up Legend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azz lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azz cracks Legend with a good jab.
Azz lands a nice looking body shot.
Azz looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Donk. Azz catches Legend right on the button with a cross.
Azz lands with a good body shot.
Azz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
Azz misses the shot to the body.
Azz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legend.
Legend misses with a body shot
and Azz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Azz jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azz lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Azz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Azz coming out on top.
Legend misses with a body shot
and Azz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azz lands a nice shot to the body.
Azz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Azz misses.
Azz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Azz finds it's way through Legend's defenses.
Legend misses with an uppercut
and Azz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Azz catches Legend right on the button with a cross.
Azz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Azz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Azz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azz connects with a body shot.
Azz misses with a wild body shot.
Azz lands with a nice body punch.
Azz connects with a body shot that sends Legend's belly button to the back.
Azz swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Azz punishes Legend's body with a nice straight punch.
Azz throws out a powerful jab.
Azz lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Azz connects with a jab.
Legend throws a right hand that misses
and Azz counters with a straight right hand.
Azz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azz lands a glancing blow to the side of Legend's head.
Azz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azz lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azz scores with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Legend might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Azz has got the better of the exchanges.
Azz lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Azz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azz lands a jab to Legend's midsection.
Azz connects with a nice looking jab.
Legend gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Azz.
Azz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azz lands a nice shot that snaps Legend's head back.
Azz scores with a hook.
Azz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Azz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azz scores with a decent looking hook.
Azz stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azz misses the shot to the body.
Azz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Azz lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Azz.
Legend misses the body punch
and Azz counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azz, as that shot connected.
Azz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legend misses with a shot to the body
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Azz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend misses with a jab to the body
and Azz counters with a nice body shot.
Azz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Azz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Azz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Azz scores with a punch to the head.
Azz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legend swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legend on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azz misses with a body punch
and Legend counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azz thinking.
Legend misses with a double jab
and Azz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legend thinking.
Nice shot by Azz.
Legend misses with a takedown
and Azz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Azz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bad Azz is winning the standup battle so far.
Azz scores with a three punch combo!
Azz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legend under the eye.
Legend takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Azz misses with a wild body shot.
Azz scores with a shot to the body.
Azz throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely.
Legend darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azz lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Azz scores with a body shot.
Azz throws a shot to the body.
Azz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Azz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azz throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Azz.
Azz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz just misses with a punch to the body.
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Legend misses the body punch
and Azz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legend misses with a shot to the body
and Azz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azz lands with a nice body punch.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Azz finds it's target.
Azz lands with a shot to the body.
Azz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legend takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azz cracks Legend with an open hand slap.
Legend misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azz digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Azz scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Azz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legend misses with a hook to the body
enabling Azz to counter with a crisp jab.
Legend avoids the body shot from Azz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azz scores with a jab to the body.
Legend takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Azz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Azz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
220 lbs
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cecil Salace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salace taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Alvarez has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Salace has tapped! Great work by Alvarez! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Alvarez!
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