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MMAL 20: Heavy Hitters PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Tolits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Tolits!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolits misses with a leg kick
and Paneda counters with a head kick.
Tolits throws a sloppy head kick
and Paneda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tolits!
Tolits is rocked!
Tolits is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolits tries to hold on but Paneda postures up.
Paneda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tolits is looking to escape.
Tolits is working to get back to half guard.
Paneda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tolits is squirming around, avoiding Paneda's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolits gets back to half guard.
Paneda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolits tries to get to full guard but Paneda has control of the leg.
Tolits slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tolits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolits looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolits, not yet.
Tolits kicks Paneda off and gets to his feet.
Paneda shoots in looking for a takedown. Tolits tries to sprawl out of it but Paneda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tolits manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolits throws a sloppy head kick
and Paneda counters with a single leg into guard. Tolits didn't expect that.
Tolits has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paneda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paneda is breathing heavily.
Tolits throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a body kick.
Paneda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolits, pushing him back against the cage.
Paneda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tolits gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paneda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabachoy Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paneda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paneda connects with a knee to the head.
Paneda pulls guard effortlessly.
Tolits stands and steps away. Paneda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by Tolits misses
and Paneda counters with a big head kick but Tolits shrugs it off.
Tolits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paneda counters with a big head kick but Tolits shrugs it off.
Tolits throws a right hand that misses
and Paneda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Tolits is predictable there
and Paneda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paneda.
Tolits has Paneda pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda is looking to stand up but Tolits won't let him.
Tolits is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lito Tolits wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tolits misses with a combination
and Paneda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolits as he avoids it easily.
Tolits tries to keep at a distance but Paneda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paneda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tolits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabachoy Paneda 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.
Tolits throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paneda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paneda.
Paneda is trying to drag Tolits to the mat but Tolits just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paneda jumps into guard, dragging Tolits to the mat.
Tolits gets to his feet - Paneda follows without any prompting.
Paneda fails to land the takedown.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Tolits.
Tolits misses the shot to the body.
Lito Tolits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paneda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolits tries to avoid it but Paneda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolits to the ground. Tolits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabachoy Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolits misses with a body kick.
Tolits throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Paneda to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolits circles away.
Tolits throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolits throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tolits 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.
Tolits throws a right hand that misses
and Paneda counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolits misses with a shot to the body
and Paneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tolits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tolits thinking.
Paneda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tolits on his heels. He'll look to pass Tolits's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tolits can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolits is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolits pushes Paneda off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tolits misses with a leg kick
and Paneda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paneda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolits keeping moving, preventing Paneda from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolits trying to keep a closed guard but Paneda is proving a slippery customer.
Paneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolits on the ground.
Tolits has his hands on Paneda's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolits misses with a combination
and Paneda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolits throws a combination that misses
and Paneda counters with an outside leg kick.
Tabachoy Paneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paneda takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolits with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paneda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tolits regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda looking to pass the guard.
Tolits pushes Paneda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A low kick from Tolits misses
and Tolits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paneda moves into the clinch successfully.
Tolits effectively controlling the action here.
Tolits is looking to break free of the clinch but Paneda has double underhooks.
Paneda effectively controlling the action here.
Paneda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tolits gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolits throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a head kick.
Tolits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolits's knee momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tolits as Paneda shoots in.
Tolits misses with a left hand
and Paneda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tolits throws a body kick the misses
and Paneda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tolits pulls Paneda in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolits is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabachoy Paneda dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tolits misses with a combination
and Paneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tolits misses with a leg kick
and Paneda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tolits throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tolits!
Paneda dominating with strikes here.
Paneda stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice takedown defense from Tolits. No joy for Paneda on that attempt.
Tolits looks to throw a body kick
and Paneda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolits throws a poor cross that misses
letting Paneda counter with a right hand.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolits throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paneda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tolits thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolits misses with a double jab
enabling Paneda to counter with a crisp jab.
Paneda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabachoy Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paneda throws a head kick that Tolits semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda avoids the body shot from Tolits.
Tolits swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paneda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paneda.
Paneda is trying to stall.
Paneda tries to pull guard but Tolits holds him up against the cage and eventually Paneda drops back down to his feet.
Tolits drags the fight down to the ground.
Tolits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tolits pulls Paneda in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tolits trying to control the position.
Tolits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paneda defends it easily.
Tolits is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paneda trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolits stands up and beckons Paneda to join him on the feet.
Tolits swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolits thows a leg kick but Paneda checks it
and Paneda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paneda.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolits is on top in guard.
Paneda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolits decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paneda, up you get!
Tolits misses with a shot to the body
and Paneda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tolits really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolits sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolits throws a sloppy head kick
and Paneda counters by clinching up.
Paneda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paneda looking for a takedown.
Tolits drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paneda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paneda pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolits decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Paneda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolits throws a lazy head kick
so Paneda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tolits looking for a guillotine here but Paneda defends easily.
Lito Tolits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabachoy Paneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolits looking for a guillotine here but Paneda defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tabachoy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabachoy Paneda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Darrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali comes into the arena with Nickelback - Rockstar blaring out of the sound system. Darrell has chosen Bridge Burning as his entrance music. William Darrell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Darrell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darrell.
Darrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
William Darrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrell takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Darrell throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrell takes one on the button.
It looks like William Darrell has been cut.
Koothrappali tries to clinch there but Darrell circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrell falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrell looks for a takedown but Koothrappali sprawls well.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrell manages to avoid it.
Darrell throws a combination that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrell throws a combination that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koothrappali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darrell misses with a double jab
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koothrappali's waist but Koothrappali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darrell off to one side.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Darrell.
Koothrappali missing with a left hand there. Darrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koothrappali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up William Darrell's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrell throws a combination that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrell moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali has Darrell pressed against the cage, preventing Darrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darrell backwards.
Koothrappali gets underhooks to prevent Darrell's takedown attempt.
Koothrappali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Darrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darrell misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darrell tries to break the clinch but Koothrappali is controlling the position.
Darrell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koothrappali regains guard immediately.
Darrell looks gassed!
Darrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Darrell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Koothrappali.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darrell!
William Darrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrell throws a head kick that misses.
Darrell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koothrappali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darrell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koothrappali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darrell misses with a double jab
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrell is breathing heavily.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koothrappali leaves Darrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koothrappali counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above William Darrell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koothrappali connects with a looping right hand.
Darrell misses with a double jab
and Koothrappali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
William Darrell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Darrell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rajesh Koothrappali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bwakanang Disi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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205 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrell Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bwakanang Disi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbott misses with a left hand
and Disi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Disi scores with a three punch combo!
Abbott throws an off balance right hand
and Disi moves into the clinch.
Abbott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disi has him pressed against the cage.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbott is trying to push Disi away but Disi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abbott wants to get back to striking at distance but Disi won't allow it.
Disi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Disi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbott as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disi.
Disi shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darrell Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Abbott misses with a hook
and Disi counters with a single leg into guard. Abbott didn't expect that.
Abbott throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Disi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Disi trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott wants to stand up but Disi is controlling him.
Abbott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Abbott wants to sweep but no luck.
Disi wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Disi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Abbott is trying to stand back up but Disi is controlling him
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Disi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abbott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Disi decides to stand up.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Disi counters with a leg kick.
Abbott swings widly with a right hand
and Disi counters with a head kick. That will keep Abbott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abbott lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Bwakanang Disi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott scores with the left hand. Disi knows he should have avoided that one.
Abbott misses with a body punch
and Disi counters with a good, hard body kick but Abbott shrugs it off.
Disi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbott stops a takedown attempt from Disi.
Disi looks gassed!
Abbott tries to pull guard but Disi won't allow it.
Abbott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Disi jumps into guard, dragging Abbott to the mat.
Disi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abbott!
Abbott is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Disi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Disi looking to finish with strikes here!
Disi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Disi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Disi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abbott is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Abbott is trying to escape the mount.
Disi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Abbott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Abbott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Abbott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Disi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Abbott regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abbott won't allow Disi to pass to mount.
Abbott is trying to stand.
Disi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Disi trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Disi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Disi passes to side control.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abbott is looking to regain half guard here but Disi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bwakanang Disi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Disi shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Disi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abbott misses with a hook to the body
and Disi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Disi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrell Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disi closes the distance and clinches.
Abbott is looking to break free of the clinch but Disi has double underhooks.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Disi throws a head kick that half lands.
Abbott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a body punch
and Disi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disi.
Disi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abbott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darrell Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Abbott tries to pull guard but Disi won't allow it.
Disi is breathing heavily.
Abbott is looking to break free of the clinch but Disi has double underhooks.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbott prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi keeps control of Abbott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Disi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abbott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Disi controls the action.
Disi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Disi gets underhooks to prevent Abbott's takedown attempt.
Disi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbott prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Abbott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbott working hard to break the clinch.
Disi can't break the clinch.
Disi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Disi counters by moving into the clinch.
Disi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abbott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Disi wants to stall.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch but Disi keeps him there for the moment.
Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bwakanang Disi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbott misses with a two punch combination.
Abbott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Disi shoots in looking for a takedown. Abbott tries to sprawl out of it but Disi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abbott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abbott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disi. Disi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Disi slips a straight right by Abbott.
A big right from Abbott misses.
A low kick from Abbott is predictable there
and Disi counters by clinching up.
Abbott wants to break free but Disi has control.
Disi keeps control of Abbott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Disi has Abbott pressed against the cage, preventing Abbott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Disi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abbott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abbott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abbott is looking to break free of the clinch but Disi has double underhooks.
Disi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi drives through and clinches with Abbott against the cage.
Abbott is trying to push Disi away but Disi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abbott wants to break free but Disi has control.
Disi manages to break the clinch.
Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Disi counters with a head kick.
Abbott misses with a hook
and Disi counters with a thumping low kick.
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Disi counters with a good low kick that Abbott was not able to check.
Darrell Abbott is winning the standup battle so far.
Disi instigates a clinch.
Disi jumps guard but Abbott stands there with Disi around his waist. Disi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Disi.
Disi breaks the clinch.
Disi darts in and clinches Abbott up against the cage.
Disi has Abbott pressed against the cage, preventing Abbott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abbott is trying to break free.
Abbott working hard to break the clinch.
Disi pulls guard effortlessly.
Disi has momentary wrist control but Abbott slips an elbow through the middle.
Disi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott stands up from Disi's guard - Abbott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abbott keeps the fight on the outside.
Disi walks into a straight right hand from Abbott.
Disi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbott circles away.
Abbott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Disi circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Disi counters with a good low kick that Abbott was not able to check.
Disi tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott's corner calls for a 1-2. Abbott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Disi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Abbott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Disi counters with a body kick that stops Abbott in his tracks momentarily.
Disi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbott pinned against the cage. Abbott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Disi wants to clinch up but Abbott keeps it at a distance.
Disi shoots in but no luck this time.
Abbott works the jab nicely.
Disi needs to keep his hands up - Abbott had a free shot at his head there.
Abbott connects with a body shot that sends Disi's belly button to the back.
Abbott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Disi counters with a thumping low kick.
Disi shoots in and drives through. Abbott sprawls well.
Darrell Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Abbott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Disi scores with a four punch combination!
Abbott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott looks to throw a body kick
and Disi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disi.
Disi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Disi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abbott pulls Disi into guard.
Disi slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Abbott.
Abbott misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abbott flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Abbott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Disi.
Abbott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Disi on the ground.
Abbott landing strikes from the bottom.
Disi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Disi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Disi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi trying to control but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Disi maintains control.
Abbott bucks up and throws Disi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Disi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Disi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Disi keeps control of Abbott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Disi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbott sprawls well. Abbott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Disi gets slowly back to his feet.
Disi slips a jab and a cross from Abbott.
Abbott keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Abbott stuffs the takedown.
Disi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbott.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Disi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Disi moves away from the strike by Abbott.
Disi shoots in looking for a takedown but Abbott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Disi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abbott lands a body shot.
Abbott throws a jab but it's blocked by Disi.
Abbott connects with the punch.
Disi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Disi counter with a right hand.
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Disi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a body punch
and Disi counters with a good, hard body kick but Abbott shrugs it off.
Disi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Disi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Disi somewhat.
Abbott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Disi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disi.
Disi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Disi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abbott is trying to force a seperation but Disi has the dominant position.
Disi has Abbott pressed against the cage, preventing Abbott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Disi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abbott is trying to break the clinch but Disi is controlling him.
Disi can't get the takedown.
Abbott is trying to break free.
Disi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abbott's efforts to push away.
Disi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbott working hard to break the clinch.
Disi pushes Abbott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abbott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Disi prevents Abbott from breaking the clinch.
Abbott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disi drags the fight down to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Abbott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abbott 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Abbott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Watson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roberto Duran's chin.
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Duran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Duran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duran thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran looks to land a strike but Watson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Duran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duran looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Watson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duran wants to sweep but Watson has passed to side control!
Duran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watson stands up.
Duran slips a jab from Watson.
Duran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watson was covering up waiting for the punch and Duran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Watson wants to stand but Duran is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duran looking to pass the guard.
Watson looks gassed!
Duran throwing strikes but missing.
Duran trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Watson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Duran wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Duran is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Duran tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson wants to stand but Duran has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Duran is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson wants to stand up but Duran has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duran has a hand on Watson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Watson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Duran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duran tries to get out of the position.
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duran throwing hammer fists to the chest of Watson. What's that going to do exactly?
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Duran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duran gets a takedown into half guard.
Duran throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is not content to let Duran control the position.
Duran working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watson's thigh. Watson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Duran is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Duran scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duran trying to move into half guard but instead Watson has managed to sweep!
Duran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duran throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Watson won't allow Duran to sweep him here.
Duran trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Duran.
Watson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Duran is looking to get back to full guard here but Watson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran is trying to improve his position.
Duran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Watson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Duran is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Roberto Duran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duran drives through with a takedown into Watson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberto Duran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duran is in close to Watson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson looking to control.
Duran works over Watson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Duran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Duran scoring with some ground and pound.
Tom Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Duran is looking to advance position but Watson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Duran tries to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Duran tries to reverse the position but Watson maintains control.
Duran regains half guard.
Duran is looking to control Watson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duran avoid being mounted?
Duran is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Watson wants to stand but Duran has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Duran is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duran landing rabbit punches to the side of Watson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberto Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Tiongson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with United States Wrecking Machine's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, United States Wrecking Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecking Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrecking Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wrecking Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Tiongson seems unphased.
Wrecking Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dave Tiongson has been cut.
A left lands for Wrecking Machine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiongson with a poor takedown
and Wrecking Machine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tiongson!
Wrecking Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrecking Machine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wrecking Machine wants to control the pace but Tiongson is squirming around nicely.
Tiongson is looking to get to half guard.
Wrecking Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wrecking Machine landing strikes from the mount and Tiongson is in trouble!
Tiongson tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine postures up.
Wrecking Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiongson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine postures up.
Wrecking Machine wants to control the pace but Tiongson is squirming around nicely.
Wrecking Machine working Tiongson over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine pushes him away.
Wrecking Machine with shots to the head and body - Tiongson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wrecking Machine avoids the attempt from Tiongson to control.
Wrecking Machine trying to control but Tiongson is having none of it.
Tiongson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiongson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tiongson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tiongson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine looking to control but Tiongson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine postures up.
Tiongson is working to get back to half guard.
Tiongson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wrecking Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Tiongson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tiongson wants to control but Wrecking Machine is having none of it.
Wrecking Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Tiongson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrecking Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tiongson looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Dave Tiongson's cut even more.
Tiongson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tiongson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiongson wants to clinch but Wrecking Machine slips to the side
and Wrecking Machine counters with a series of strikes that sends Tiongson to the canvas! Wrecking Machine follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The cut above Dave Tiongson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wrecking Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiongson's head.
Tiongson is rocked!
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiongson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
United States Wrecking Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrecking Machine prevents Tiongson from getting back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiongson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because United States Wrecking Machine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wrecking Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiongson moves away.
Wrecking Machine misses with a right hand
letting Tiongson counter with a right hand.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Wrecking Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Machine pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Wrecking Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiongson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Wrecking Machine is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrecking Machine, as that shot connected.
United States Wrecking Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiongson delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecking Machine misses with a double jab.
Wrecking Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiongson tries to avoid it but Wrecking Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiongson to the ground. Tiongson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrecking Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiongson thumps Wrecking Machine with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiongson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
United States Wrecking Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wrecking Machine. No joy for Tiongson on that attempt.
Tiongson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrecking Machine pinned against the cage. Wrecking Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrecking Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wrecking Machine misses with a hook. Tiongson ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Wrecking Machine. No joy for Tiongson on that attempt.
Tiongson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wrecking Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrecking Machine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiongson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson slips a jab and a cross from Wrecking Machine.
Nice sprawl there from Wrecking Machine as Tiongson shoots in.
Tiongson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrecking Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiongson throws a right hand that Wrecking Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrecking Machine also avoids with ease.
Wrecking Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tiongson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tiongson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tiongson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tiongson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wrecking Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Tiongson.
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiongson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecking Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiongson working a defensive guard here.
Wrecking Machine trying to control but Tiongson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrecking Machine tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrecking Machine to the ground. Wrecking Machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wrecking Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiongson is fending him off so far but Wrecking Machine persists. Nope, Tiongson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiongson shoots in and drives through. Wrecking Machine sprawls well.
Tiongson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
United States Wrecking Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
Wrecking Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiongson did well to prevent Wrecking Machine getting side control.
Tiongson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrecking Machine.
Tiongson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrecking Machine.
Tiongson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrecking Machine is working away from the top position though.
Tiongson is not content to let Wrecking Machine control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiongson.
Wrecking Machine preventing the sweep.
Wrecking Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Tiongson pulls Wrecking Machine in to control the position.
Tiongson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrecking Machine gets to his feet - Tiongson follows without any prompting.
United States Wrecking Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine throws a series of punches but Tiongson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wrecking Machine misses.
Wrecking Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiongson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
United States Wrecking Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiongson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Wrecking Machine is having none of it.
Tiongson tries to clinch up
and Wrecking Machine counters with a one-two to the body.
Wrecking Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrecking Machine gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson is looking to regain half guard here but Wrecking Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiongson wants to get back to his feet.
Tiongson is looking to regain half guard here but Wrecking Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
Wrecking Machine working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrecking Machine is looking to take a break and control but Tiongson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiongson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Wrecking Machine is trying to control but can't.
Tiongson is keen to just control but Wrecking Machine is a slippery customer.
Wrecking Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiongson is working away from the top position though.
Tiongson wants to free his trapped foot but Wrecking Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wrecking Machine misses with an uppercut.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Wrecking Machine is having none of it.
Wrecking Machine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrecking Machine is fending him off so far but Tiongson persists. Nope, Wrecking Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Tiongson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiongson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
United States Wrecking Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrecking Machine 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 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... United States Wrecking Machine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolan Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolan Tiongson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolan Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiongson blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabbar dives in and grabs Tiongson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes down on Jabbar's head and hops out.
Jabbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiongson throws a pinpoint strike between Jabbar's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jabbar crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Tiongson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolan Tiongson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pommy Whiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yann Methan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Methan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fart Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pommy Whiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yann Methan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whiner controlling the pace.
Whiner throwing shots but Methan is blocking nicely.
Whiner wants to pass to mount but Methan is defending the position.
Whiner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Methan defend it? Whiner steps over the head and cranks it - Methan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Whiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pommy Whiner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a G6 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruce Legend will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua forces Legend back against the cage and clinches.
Rua blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Legend tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Rua working Legend over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Legend looks gassed!
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!
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua stalling the fight.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
Legend being controlled against the cage.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Legend has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Legend takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
It looks like Bruce Legend has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Legend avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Legend's ribcage.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legend is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua working Legend over with knees to the body.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Legend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Legend's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Legend's ribcage.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legend is defending well for now.
Legend is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legend's brow.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legend.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
A head punch on the inside from Legend fails to land.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Legend leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Legend managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Legend has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legend managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua keeps control of Legend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legend avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Legend can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legend is defending well for now.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Legend leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legend scores with a shoulder strike.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Legend dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away.
Legend avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Legend's ribcage.
Legend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua tries to clinch but Legend moves out of range.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legend fails with the takedown
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Legend misses.
Legend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
Legend avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Rua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Rua avoiding damage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Legend's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Legend avoids the damage to the body.
Legend managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legend.
Legend can't get the takedown.
Arturo Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Legend tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Legend back against the cage.
Arturo Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Legend avoids the damage to the body.
Legend wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legend.
Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legend darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Legend avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Legend looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Legend is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Rua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Legend in his tracks for a moment.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Legend lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye.
Legend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arturo Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Legend on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Legend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Legend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua prevents a body shot from Legend.
Legend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua working Legend over with knees to the body.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legend.
Legend managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Legend leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Legend tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Legend back against the cage.
Legend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Legend won't want to take too many of those.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Legend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Legend improves position.
Legend is trying to break free.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Legend throws a head punch that misses.
Rua prevents a body shot from Legend.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Legend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Legend avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua 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 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Rua!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Bartolome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Bartolome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville throws a head kick that misses.
Bartolome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knoxville.
Knoxville shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knoxville misses with a kick to the body.
Bartolome throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knoxville on the side of the head.
Knoxville lands a head kick!
It looks like Ricardo Bartolome has been cut.
Bartolome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knoxville moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Knoxville.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartolome misses with a shot to the body
and Knoxville makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bartolome really felt that one!
Knoxville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartolome avoids the body shot from Knoxville.
Bartolome lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartolome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartolome checks a leg kick.
Bartolome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knoxville counters with a low kick, right behind Bartolome 's knee.
Knoxville misses with a kick to the body.
Bartolome cracks Knoxville with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartolome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knoxville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartolome moves out of range of the body kick from Knoxville.
Bartolome misses with a jab to the body
and Knoxville counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartolome's knee momentarily.
Knoxville throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bartolome is looking to wear down Knoxville with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartolome is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knoxville lands a leg kick that knocks Bartolome off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome misses with a wild body shot.
Bartolome getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knoxville throws a solid leg kick but Bartolome takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knoxville.
Bartolome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knoxville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knoxville digs a good hook to Bartolome's body.
Knoxville is looking to land body kicks.
Bartolome looks to score with a jab to the body but Knoxville is just out of range.
Knoxville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bartolome's calf.
Bartolome lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Knoxville.
Knoxville throws a combination that misses
and Bartolome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Knoxville.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knoxville.
Bartolome loads up on a big right hand but Knoxville slips the punch.
Knoxville misses with a head kick.
Knoxville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bartolome is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knoxville.
Bartolome checks the leg kick.
Knoxville lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knoxville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knoxville lands a big head kick that sends Bartolome tumbling to the mat! Knoxville takes a step backwards and waves Bartolome back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bartolome is rocked!
Ricardo Bartolome's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knoxville feints and then cracks Bartolome's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartolome down.
Oh Bartolome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knoxville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartolome seems to have got his legs back now.
Knoxville lands a big head kick that sends Bartolome to the canvas! Knoxville follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knoxville!
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FIGHT
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