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BFC: Escalation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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 New York, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd is looking to clinch but Barbarossa is avoiding it.
Barbarossa scores with a nice head shot.
Kidd wants to clinch.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd wants to clinch up but Barbarossa keeps it at a distance.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbarossa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kidd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbarossa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbarossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Barbarossa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Barbarossa pushes him off.
Kidd tries to clinch
and Barbarossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbarossa catches Kidd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbarossa clobbers Kidd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kidd looks to clinch
and Barbarossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbarossa scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbarossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbarossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbarossa digs a good hook to Kidd's body.
Barbarossa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbarossa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbarossa tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbarossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbarossa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kidd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barbarossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd is looking to clinch.
Barbarossa lunges at Kidd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kidd's hand.
Kidd tries to clinch but Barbarossa moves out of range.
Barbarossa lands a really nice looking cross but Kidd seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Barbarossa - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kidd is looking to clinch but Barbarossa is avoiding it.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbarossa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd walks into a straight right hand from Barbarossa.
Kidd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barbarossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kidd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbarossa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kidd has time to react.
Barbarossa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd moves to clinch but Barbarossa breaks away
and Barbarossa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kidd looks gassed!
Barbarossa digs a good hook to Kidd's body.
Barbarossa lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Adam Kidd has been cut.
Barbarossa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kidd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbarossa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbarossa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbarossa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa throws a series of strikes that have Kidd backpedaling.
Kidd is rocked!
Barbarossa cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbarossa finish him?
Barbarossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbarossa connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbarossa lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbarossa punishes Kidd's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbarossa scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbarossa lands a nice hook to Kidd's body. Kidd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbarossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbarossa. That snapped Kidd's head back.
Barbarossa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbarossa feints a jab promting Kidd to slip. Barbarossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kidd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Barbarossa - just one landing.
Barbarossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kidd. Kidd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Barbarossa.
A lazy left from Barbarossa finds it's target.
Kidd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa lands with a right hand.
Barbarossa cracks Kidd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarossa sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbarossa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbarossa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbarossa lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Barbarossa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kidd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kidd takes one to the chin there.
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbarossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbarossa connects with a single shot there.
Kidd tries to clinch but Barbarossa is having none of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kidd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbarossa has got the better of the exchanges.
Kidd tries to clinch but Barbarossa is having none of it.
Kidd wants to clinch
and Barbarossa counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbarossa thuds his right hand into Kidd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbarossa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbarossa cracks Kidd with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbarossa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kidd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Barbarossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adam Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbarossa lands a jab to Kidd's midsection.
Barbarossa scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbarossa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kidd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbarossa digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Kidd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Barbarossa.
Barbarossa sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbarossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbarossa connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Barbarossa.
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbarossa to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbarossa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbarossa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbarossa connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Barbarossa lands a nice shot that snaps Kidd's head back.
Oooooh!!! Barbarossa has knocked Kidd down with a huge combo! Barbarossa steps away and waves a wobbly Kidd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa lands with a right that hurts Kidd. Kidd looks to clinch but Barbarossa throws a short knee that drops Kidd. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Frederick Barbarossa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bos ili Hadžija kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hadzija throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Hadzija lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Hadzija stuffs the takedown.
Hadzija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Hadzija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.
Hadzija throws a head kick that half lands.
Hadzija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadzija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hadzija swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hadzija stalks Svensson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svensson's face. Svensson staggers backwards, shaken.
Svensson is rocked!
Jab from Hadzija.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson wants to clinch.
Hadzija throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson seems to have got his legs back now.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hadzija wants to stand up but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svensson stops Hadzija from standing up.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hadzija throws Svensson to one side and escapes!
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson clinches up with Hadzija and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson jumps guard.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadzija is aware though and is defending well.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Hadzija pushes his legs off easily.
Hadzija gets to his feet - Svensson follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dives in and grabs Hadzija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadzija pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hadzija pinned against the cage. Hadzija gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadzija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadzija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.
Svensson slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Hadzija.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hadzija circles away.
Hadzija throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija 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.
Hadzija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Hadzija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hadzija throws a good cross that connects.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hadzija. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hadzija as he avoids it easily.
Svensson dives in and grabs Hadzija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadzija pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hadzija fails with the takedown.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hadzija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadzija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadzija somewhat.
Svensson throws a body punch but Hadzija moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadzija misses with a straight right.
Svensson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hadzija sprawls well initially but Svensson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hadzija is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
Hadzija has one foot on Svensson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range as Hadzija strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadzija scores with a one two! Svensson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with the punch.
Hadzija has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Hadzija shoots in.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hadzija.
Hadzija tries to land a body kick
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Hadzija didn't expect that.
Hadzija is working an open guard so Svensson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Svensson shoots in and drives through. Hadzija sprawls well.
Hadzija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svensson gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svensson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hadzija's brow.
Hadzija misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson goes for a takedown attempt but Hadzija pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadzija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Nice sprawl there from Hadzija as Svensson shoots in.
Hadzija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Hadzija lunges at Svensson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svensson's hand.
Hadzija lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadzija but Hadzija pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hadzija misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hadzija misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hadzija. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadzija.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hadzija sprawls well. Hadzija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hadzija lands with a cross.
Hadzija connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Hadzija shoots in.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hadzija.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadzija.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Hadzija on that attempt.
Hadzija tries to sprawl but Svensson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hadzija is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hadzija avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hadzija lands an overhand right.
Hadzija dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
Hadzija slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hadzija throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadzija sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadzija tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hadzija throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Hadzija gets a double leg takedown into Svensson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadzija stands up from Svensson's guard - Hadzija perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija misses with a straight left.
Hadzija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadzija circles away.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzija connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson needs to keep his hands up - Hadzija had a free shot at his head there.
Hadzija misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija throws a body kick that misses.
Hadzija fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Hadzija circles away.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hadzija quickly recovers to half guard.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Svensson winds up and cracks Hadzija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hadzija pushes Svensson off looking to stand but Svensson dives back in and keeps control.
Hadzija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Svensson.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadzija knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hadzija looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to advance to full mount but Hadzija doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadzija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Svensson stands and throws Hadzija's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position but Hadzija is working away.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadzija has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Svensson but great work by Hadzija.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is pushing Hadzija's head away, looking to escape. Hadzija manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadzija stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hadzija!
Svensson won't let Hadzija get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjo Hadzija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadzija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sha Poopi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sha Poopi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohnam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Bohnam. No joy for Poopi on that attempt.
Bohnam moves into the clinch successfully.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bohnam lands a hook that snaps the head of Poopi backwards.
Bohnam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bohnam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poopi can't get the takedown.
Jon Bohnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sha Poopi.
Bohnam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poopis head.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohnam.
Bohnam lands with a light punch inside.
Bohnam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poopi is rocked!
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poopi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohnam finish him?
Bohnam pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Poopi! Bohnam unloads with more strikes and Poopi sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Byyri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dominator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominator has chosen Donination as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Byyri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byyri moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byyri.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dominator has eaten all the pies!
Byyri scores with a decent looking hook.
Dominator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byyri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominator misses with a low kick.
Byyri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byyri scores with a sloppy right hand. Dominator should have avoided that one.
Dominator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byyri as he avoids it easily.
Byyri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horrible takedown by Dominator or perhaps it was just good defense by Byyri which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Byyri. That snapped Dominator's head back.
Byyri lands with a shot to the body.
Dominator looks gassed!
Oooooh!!! Byyri has knocked Dominator down with a huge combo! Byyri steps away and waves a wobbly Dominator back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like The Dominator has been cut.
Byyri lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Byyri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Wigfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the game. This should be fireworks!
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223 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low 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
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominickoy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wigfield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wigfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Machida seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wigfield is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dominickoy Machida!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stella Artois has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
277 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Artois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajin Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artois lands a front kick.
Hussain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Artois circles away.
Nice body kick from Artois.
Hussain 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!
Artois closes the distance and clinches.
Artois goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hussain prevents it.
Artois manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Artois lands a knee to the body.
Artois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Artois lands but Hussain takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rajin Hussain has been cut.
Artois moves into the clinch.
Artois ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Artois no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Artois manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hussain wants to stay close but Artois steps back to make room for something. Hussain seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Artois and Hussain drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stella Artois!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wing Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
10 - 22 - 0 |
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24
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wing Zero!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bisping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Bisping attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping avoids the body shot from Zero.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping pulls Zero in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bisping trying to control the position.
Zero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bisping trying to control the position.
Zero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zero sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Bisping.
Zero drives through with a takedown into Bisping's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Zero tries to free his leg and advance position but Bisping is retaining full guard.
Bisping is pulling down on Zero's head to control his posture.
Zero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bisping looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bisping manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zero manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
Bisping trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Bisping has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zero is proving hard to escape from.
Bisping is fighting to break Zero's control of his arms but Zero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Bisping.
Bisping avoids the body shot from Zero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zero just misses with a punch to the body.
Zero moves into the clinch.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Zero is controlling the position.
Zero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bisping looking to sit in guard and control but Zero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Zero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bisping avoids the body shot from Zero.
Zero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bisping's guard.
Zero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zero postures up.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
Bisping tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero thows a body shot but no joy.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zero circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Zero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bisping working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bisping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Zero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bisping tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bisping's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero is taking a breather. Bisping 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to free his trapped foot but Bisping is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wing Zero.
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
Zero drags the fight down to the ground.
Zero is pulling down on Bisping's head. It's preventing any offense from Bisping, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
Zero keeping full guard, as Bisping tries to pass.
Bisping trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Bisping.
Bisping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zero clinches.
Zero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bisping just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zero keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zero manages to break the clinch.
Zero misses with a body shot.
Zero dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bisping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zero closes the distance and pushes Bisping back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bisping tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero gets control of Bisping's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
Bisping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bisping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bisping wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bisping to the ground. Zero is now in Bisping's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
Zero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bisping keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Bisping working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wing Zero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zero scores with a takedown into Bisping's guard.
Zero is stalling in the full guard.
Bisping wants to stand up but Zero is controlling him.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bisping controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Bisping tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bisping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zero wants to get back to full guard.
Zero is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wing Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wing Zero!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Really Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Really Cock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Russo slams his shin into Cock's torso.
Russo takes a swing at Cock's ribcage but misses.
Cock tries for a takedown but Russo circles away easily
and Russo counters with a nice body shot.
Cock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russo counters with a thumping low kick.
Cock misses with a takedown
and Russo counters with a body kick that stops Cock in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Really Cock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo throws a head kick that half lands.
Cock shoots and misses
and Russo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cock's defenses.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cock up against the cage.
Cock turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cock manages to end up in side control.
Cock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Russo pushes Cock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Russo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cock but great work by Russo.
Cock stops Russo from passing to mount.
Cock is pushing Russo's head away, looking to escape. Russo manages to hold on to the position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cock is looking to reverse the position.
Russo stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cock scores with a takedown into Russo's guard.
Russo controls Cock momentarily but Cock frees himself.
Cock looking to pass the guard.
Cock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cock has Russo in his guard.
Russo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russo has managed to get both his arms back between Cock's legs - danger averted.
Russo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Russo has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Russo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cock shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cock.
Cock fails with the takedown
and Russo counters with a low kick, right behind Cock 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock misses with a takedown attempt
and Russo counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Really Cock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo throws a head kick but Cock moves out of range.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russo wants to clinch up but Cock keeps it at a distance.
Russo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cock has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Russo lands an overhand right.
Russo pushes Cock up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo just leaning against Cock, taking a breather.
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
Russo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cock looking for a takedown.
Russo slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Russo.
Cock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Russo.
Cock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Russo.
Cock misses with a takedown attempt
and Russo counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo throws a nice head kick!
Cock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russo lands a head kick. Cock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo counters with a nice body shot.
Cock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Russo throws a head kick that half lands.
Cock misses with a takedown
and Russo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cock really felt that one!
Cock misses with a takedown attempt
and Russo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Really Cock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Cock's ribs.
Russo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo scores with a kick to the body.
Russo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock fails with the takedown
and Russo counters with a head kick.
Russo scores with a nice body kick.
Ryan Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo connects with an inside leg kick.
Russo lands a head kick!
Russo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryan Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands with a slapping head kick.
Russo lands a head kick!
Cock is rocked!
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Cock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cock's head.
Russo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cock to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cock looks to clinch but Russo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cock taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Russo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Vallely has chosen CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallely lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vallely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vallely checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Vallely, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Vallely misses.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vallely checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vallely throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vallely swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Vallely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Vallely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Vallely blocks the leg kick.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vallely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joseph somewhat.
Vallely misses with a shot to the body
and Joseph counters with a solid body kick.
Vallely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Vallely checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vallely throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Joseph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vallely falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vallely defends it nicely.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Vallely slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vallely scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
Vallely throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vallely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
Joseph fails to land the takedown.
Vallely throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vallely moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vallely taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard.
Joseph is keen to just control but Vallely is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working over Vallely with some ground and pound. Vallely looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Vallely is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vallely sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joseph closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vallely to the mat! Vallely manages to get full guard.
Joseph passes Vallely's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Joseph.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vallely's head.
Vallely is trying to stand back up but Joseph is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vallely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joseph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Vallely dodges it nicely.
Joseph 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.
Joseph wants to control but Vallely is keeping him busy.
Joseph is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Vallely dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vallely tries to kick Joseph off but Joseph keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joseph working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph is taking a breather. Vallely 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Joseph.
Joseph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
Vallely lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like William Joseph has been cut.
Vallely misses the shot to the body.
Joseph tries to clinch but Vallely is having none of it.
Vallely misses with a looping left.
Vallely looks to land a combination. Joseph sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vallely tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Vallely is out of range.
Vallely throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallely tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
Vallely tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
Vallely is trying to break the clinch but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Vallely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vallely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Joseph tries a low kick but Vallely avoids it.
Vallely clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vallely moves out of range of the strikes.
Vallely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vallely's waist but Vallely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joseph off to one side.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Vallely misses.
Vallely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph tries to clinch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vallely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vallely slips a jab from Joseph.
Vallely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Mike Vallely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vallely, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph defending well as Vallely loads up on a big left hand.
Vallely slips under a jab from Joseph.
Joseph with a jab.
Vallely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Vallely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vallely. That did some damage!
Vallely might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vallely throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely.
Vallely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vallely gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike Vallely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallely misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph dives in and grabs Vallely's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vallely pushes down on Joseph's head and hops out.
Joseph thows a body shot but no joy.
Vallely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vallely wants to get back to his feet but Joseph is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joseph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joseph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vallely is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joseph is controlling him well.
Joseph working the ground and pound.
Joseph working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control but Vallely is keeping him busy.
Joseph is putting a hurting on Vallely here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joseph tries for a kimura but Vallely is defending well.
Vallely is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Vallely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vallely on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vallely takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
William Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joseph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Vallely looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Vallely misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Vallely.
Vallely swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Joseph closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vallely quickly recovers to half guard.
Joseph prevents Vallely from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
William Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph stops Vallely from getting back to his feet.
Vallely is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is nestled in close to Vallely, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vallely is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vallely has hold of Joseph's hands but Joseph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vallely sees it coming and defends easily.
Joseph missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vallely looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joseph is working for a kimura but Vallely is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph had his way with Mike Vallely in that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph'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. This is the final round!
Vallely takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Vallely misses.
Vallely walks into a jab.
Vallely throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Vallely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vallelys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vallely misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Vallely misses.
Vallely moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Joseph feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vallely is keeping the position for now.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vallely works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joseph trying to control but Vallely is working from the bottom.
Joseph prevents Vallely from getting back to his feet.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph advances to half guard.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vallely keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joseph connects with a nice short shot to Vallely's temple.
Joseph is trying to control. Vallely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Vallely dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely wants to get back to his feet.
Vallely is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vallely is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Joseph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joseph content to control rather than advance.
Vallely blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joseph.
Joseph has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vallely defend it? Joseph steps over the head and cranks it - Vallely is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joseph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Joseph!
William Joseph is the new middleweight champion!
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