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BFC:Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Keates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arran Keates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Keates!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bantum off the cage and back into rage.
Bantum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bantum clinches up with Keates and pushes him back against the cage.
Bantum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keates can't fight it off and eventually Bantum manages to take the fight to the floor. Keates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keates wants to get back to his feet but Bantum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bantum stands up and waves to Keates to follow him.
Keates looks to land a left hand but Bantum moved out of range nicely.
Bantum moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Bantum is looking to clinch but Keates is avoiding it.
Keates lands with a shot to the body.
Keates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bantum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bantum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Keates there.
A swing and a miss from Keates.
Bantum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bantum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bantum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keates has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bantum pushes Keates up against the cage in a clinch.
Bantum gets through Keates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bantum pulls Keates into guard.
Bantum wants to stand and escape but Keates is having none of it.
Bantum pushes Keates off and gets back to his feet.
Bantum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keates tries to keep at a distance but Bantum has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bantum fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum scores with a shot to the side of Keates's head.
Bantum scores with a shot to the side of Keates's head.
Bantum lands a hook that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
Keates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bantum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bantum swings wildly with an uppercut but Keates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bantum gets control of Keates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bantum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keates prevents Bantum from getting back to his feet.
Keates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bantum's guard.
Bantum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Keates off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Keates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bantum on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keates lands with a straight right. Bantum didn't see that one coming.
Bantum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bantum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bantum wants to clinch up but Keates keeps it at a distance.
Keates swinging wildly here.
Bantum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keates misses with a wild combination.
Bantum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bantum doesn't manage to clinch there - Keates circles away.
Bantum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bantum rushes Keates and presses him up against the cage.
Keates takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum lands with a right to the head.
Bantum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bantum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bantum jumps guard.
Keates would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bantum pushes Keates off and scrambles back to his feet.
Keates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keates misses with a shot to the body
and Bantum counters by clinching up.
Keates is trying to break the clinch but Bantum has him pressed against the cage.
Bantum jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keates tries to stand but Bantum is controlling from the bottom.
Keates wants to stand and escape but instead Bantum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Bantum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bantum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keates with a hook.
Keates misses with a body shot.
Keates is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keates swings for the body but Bantum moves out of range.
Bantum tries to clinch up but Keates circles away and keeps his distance.
Keates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bantum tries to clinch but Keates moves out of range.
Bantum walks into a jab.
Bantum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Keates there.
Keates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bantum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Bantum on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bantum.
Keates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bantum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
Bantum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum decides to pull guard.
Bantum wants to stand and escape but Keates is having none of it.
Bantum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Keates off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Donk. Keates catches Bantum right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Keates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keates lunges at Bantum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bantum's hand.
Bantum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bantum closes the distance and clinches.
Keates tries to break the clinch but Bantum is controlling the position.
Bantum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bantum lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bantum.
Bantum lands a right hand.
Bantum lands a shoulder strike.
Bantum scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Bantum fails to land.
A short right from Bantum.
Keates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Bantum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bantum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bantum.
Keates wants to break free but Bantum has control.
Bantum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bantum lands an uppercut.
Keates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bantum lands with a right to the head.
Keates blocks an uppercut.
Bantum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
Bantum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keatess head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bantum.
Keates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bantum gets through Keates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bantum scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bantum lands a shoulder strike.
Keates wants to break free but Bantum has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bantum.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bantum.
Keates is rocked!
Bantum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keates is still on wobbly legs! Can Bantum finish him?
Bantum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bantum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keates's efforts to push away.
Bantum successfully pulls guard.
Keates seems to have recovered his senses.
Bantum pushes Keates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice shot lands for Keates.
Bantum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bantum tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bantum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bantum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bull Bantum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keates lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Keates misses.
Bantum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Keates misses the target.
Bantum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keates finds it's way round the side to connect with Bantum's head.
Keates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bantum moves into the clinch successfully.
Bantum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bantum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
Bantum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bantum lands a left hand.
Bantum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bantum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bantum lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Bantum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Keates as he connects with a hook.
Bantum moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Bantum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keates lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Keates. Those never looked like landing.
Keates connects with a nice looking jab.
Bantum tries to clinch but Keates is having none of it.
Keates lands a slapping body shot.
Bantum wants to clinch up but Keates keeps it at a distance.
Bantum wants to clinch.
Keates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bantum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bantum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bantum avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keates scores with a body shot.
Bantum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keates swats away the attempt to clinch by Bantum.
Bantum tries to clinch but Keates is having none of it.
Bantum drives through and clinches with Keates against the cage.
Keates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bantum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bantum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keates walks away with a smile on his face. Bantum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keates jabs Bantum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bantum moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Keates keeps the fight on the outside.
Keates gets tackled into the cage by Bantum. Bantum maintains the clinch.
Bantum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bantum fails to pull guard.
Bantum scores with a shot to the side of Keates's head.
Arran Keates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bantum.
Bantum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bantum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bantum lands a left hand.
A short right from Bantum on the inside.
Bantum scores with a shoulder strike.
Bantum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bantum scores with a shot to the side of Keates's head.
Keates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keates.
Bantum lands with a light punch inside.
Bantum has Keates pressed against the cage, preventing Keates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bantum fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Bantum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bantum throws a punch but it's blocked by Keates.
Bull Bantum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Bantum.
Bantum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bantum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum pulls guard.
Bantum pushes Keates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bantum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keates cracks a nice hook into Bantum's ribs.
Bantum tries to clinch there but Keates circles away.
Bantum is looking to clinch.
Bantum takes one to the side of the head.
Keates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keates lands with a shot to the body.
Keates gets tackled into the cage by Bantum. Bantum maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bantum.
Bantum gets through Keates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bantum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum prevents Keates from breaking the clinch.
Bantum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keates backwards.
Bantum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keates wants to stand but Bantum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keates is looking to work some ground and pound but Bantum has wrist control.
Keates wants to get up but he can't break Bantum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Keates thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bull Bantum.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bantum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Bantum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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174 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
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.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Joseph wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Joseph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joseph counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joseph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joseph defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joseph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald avoids the body shot from Joseph.
A big right from Joseph misses.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Joseph lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Joseph should have avoided that one.
Joseph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joseph tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDonald is avoiding damage well.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is not content to let Joseph control the position.
Joseph lands an elbow.
McDonald trying to control but Joseph flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald covering up well and avoiding damage.
McDonald trying to get back to his feet but Joseph is in full control for now.
McDonald avoids the strikes from Joseph.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph misses with an elbow to the head.
Joseph lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joseph throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McDonald is taking damage to the body and head.
Joseph is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph missing with punches from the back.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The referee is taking a good look at McDonald as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Joseph!
McDonald covering up well under a series of strikes from Joseph.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph lands with a hammerfist to the side of McDonald's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Proclaimers - 500 Miles kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Trevor Robertson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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152 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlitos slips a straight right by Robertson.
Carlitos looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlitos is just out of range.
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlitos .
Trevor Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlitos avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Carlitos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson slips a straight right by Carlitos .
A swing and a miss from Carlitos .
Carlitos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Carlitos throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlitos defends it nicely.
Carlitos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlitos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robertson swings for the body but Carlitos moves out of range.
Robertson takes one on the button.
Carlitos thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carlitos counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Carlitos counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson dives in and grabs Carlitos 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlitos pushes down on Robertson's head and hops out.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Carlitos off the cage and back into rage.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlitos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson takes a swing at Carlitos 's ribcage but misses.
Carlitos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlitos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Carlitos moves away and avoids it.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carlitos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robertson under the eye.
Robertson slips under a jab from Carlitos .
Robertson defending well as Carlitos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlitos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Carlitos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitos .
Carlitos throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carlitos thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Alexandre Carlitos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Robertson.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlitos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos connects with a right hand. Robertson shakes it off.
Carlitos lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlitos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlitos throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Carlitos looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Carlitos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robertson throws a wild body kick that Carlitos sees coming a mile off.
Carlitos throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson digs a good body shot into Carlitos 's ribs.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexandre Carlitos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson slips under a jab from Carlitos .
Robertson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carlitos missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlitos .
Carlitos digs a good hook to Robertson's body.
Carlitos works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carlitos eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carlitos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlitos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson throws a wild body kick that Carlitos sees coming a mile off.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlitos throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Carlitos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robertson doesn't seem phased though.
Robertson lands a head kick. Carlitos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Carlitos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlitos falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Carlitos sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Carlitos 's legs.
Carlitos misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Carlitos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlitos as he connects with a hook.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carlitos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robertson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlitos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlitos throws a shot to the body.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Carlitos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlitos , as that shot connected.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Carlitos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlitos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
Carlitos swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Carlitos 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.
Carlitos throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Carlitos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlitos throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandre Carlitos is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlitos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
A jab from Robertson finds it's way through Carlitos 's defenses.
Robertson is looking to land body kicks.
Carlitos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robertson has time to react.
Carlitos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Carlitos lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carlitos counters with a two punch combo.
Carlitos misses with a straight right.
Carlitos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trevor Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson tries to land a leg kick but Carlitos saw it coming and moves away.
Carlitos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Carlitos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlitos misses with a straight right.
Robertson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robertson dips to his left and cracks Carlitos with an uppercut!
Carlitos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Carlitos misses.
Nice jab there from Carlitos .
Carlitos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Carlitos pushes him off.
A lazy left from Carlitos finds it's target.
Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitos throws out the jab.
Carlitos throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Carlitos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson tried to score with a low kick but Carlitos checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Carlitos moves out of range.
A slow jab from Carlitos misses its intended target.
Robertson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carlitos counters with a two punch combo.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlitos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson throws a jab when Carlitos was well out of range.
A jab from Carlitos misses.
Carlitos misses with a looping right.
Carlitos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson slips a straight right by Carlitos .
Carlitos misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Carlitos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Carlitos .
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carlitos finds it's way round the side to connect with Robertson's head.
Carlitos misses with an uppercut.
Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlitos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Carlitos .
Carlitos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitos tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitos to the ground. Carlitos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlitos missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlitos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlitos circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlitos misses with a hook.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitos tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitos to the ground. Carlitos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexandre Carlitos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Robertson.
Carlitos throws a hook but Robertson blocks it.
Carlitos throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Carlitos lands an overhand right.
Carlitos misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos swings widly with a right hand
and Robertson counters with a single leg into guard. Carlitos didn't expect that.
Robertson trying to control but Carlitos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlitos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlitos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carlitos throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a takedown into side control.
Robertson cracks Carlitos with a big right hand but Carlitos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Robertson trying to control the action but Carlitos is working from the bottom.
Carlitos struggling a bit here.
Carlitos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Robertson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Robertson unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Robertson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carlitos is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robertson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carlitos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlitos is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Carlitos is trying desperately to improve position.
Robertson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carlitos looks a forlorn figure.
Robertson landing strikes from the mount and Carlitos is in trouble!
Robertson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Robertson extends the arm and Carlitos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Robertson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
151 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice combination there by Kaira.
Kaira misses with a few strikes there.
Kaira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaira slaps away a takedown attempt from Sol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaira misses with a body shot.
Sol shoots in for a double leg but Kaira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaira scores with a hook.
Sol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaira defends it nicely.
Aamo Kaira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Sol.
Sol slips under a jab from Kaira.
Sol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sol is in Kaira's guard.
Kaira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol stops Kaira from standing up.
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.
Sol is fighting to break Kaira's control of his arms but Kaira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaira wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Sol throws a strike but Kaira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sol is pulling down on Kaira's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaira, at least for the moment.
Kaira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Kaira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaira prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sol keeps working.
Sol is looking for a sweep.
Aamo Kaira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kaira misses with an uppercut
and Sol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaira is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaira wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Sol throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaira is trying to hold Sol in close to prevent damage but Sol has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaira scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sol manages to mount him!
Sol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sol goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kaira is on top in guard.
Kaira won't allow Sol to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaira wants to stand but Sol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kaira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Sol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaira throws a poor cross that misses
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaira is looking to control Sol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaira avoid being mounted?
Kaira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sol on the ground.
Kaira is looking to escape.
Sol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaira tries to hold on but Sol postures up.
Sol looking to finish with strikes here!
Sol trying to control but Kaira is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Sol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sol is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaira is surviving well by controlling Sol's body position as best he can.
Sol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol breaks from Kaira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sol with shots to the head and body - Kaira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Sol connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kaira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sol is landing with some decent strikes but Kaira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaira is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaira gets back to half guard.
Sol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaira wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaira defending well though.
Sol lands strikes from half guard.
Kaira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sol is looking to stall here but Kaira recovers full guard.
Sol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol wants to control from the top but Kaira keeps moving.
Kaira wants to stand up but Sol is controlling him.
Sol passes into half guard.
Sol winds up and cracks Kaira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaira wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Sol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sol connects with a high kick.
Kaira misses with an uppercut
and Sol counters with a nice leg kick.
Aamo Kaira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaira walks into a left hand.
Kaira throws a lazy right hand but Sol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaira scores with a four punch combination!
Sol shoots in and drives through. Kaira sprawls well.
Sol tries for a takedown but Kaira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaira misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kaira. Those never looked like landing.
Kaira throws a hook to the side of Sol's head but Sol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Kaira misses.
Sol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaira stuffs the takedown.
Aamo Kaira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Sol.
Kaira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sol counters with a single leg into guard. Kaira didn't expect that.
Kaira is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
Sol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaira has wrist control.
Sol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sol is working Kaira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaira wants to get back to his feet but Sol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sol distracts Kaira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aamo Kaira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Sol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaira wants to get back to his feet but Sol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sol drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sol uses it to pass to side control.
Sol controls the position.
Sol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sol takes a little break here. Kaira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Sol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kaira tries to escape but Sol is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sol happy to just control the position for now.
Kaira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaira tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sol softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sol is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Sol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sol 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Sol!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Morrison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Singh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard.
Singh wants to stand but Morrison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Singh stops Morrison from standing up.
Singh stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him.
Singh clinches up against the cage.
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Morrison manages to retain guard.
Morrison trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him.
Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Morrison's guard.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Singh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morrison, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Morrison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morrison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morrison looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morrison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Morrison crashes against the mat.
Singh defending against the ground and pound.
Morrison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morrison working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Singh is trying to buck Morrison off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morrison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morrison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singh some visible discomfort.
Morrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morrison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Singh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Singh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morrison working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
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.
Morrison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Singh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Morrison looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morrison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Morrison crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh feints and as Morrison raises his hands in defense, Singh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh defends well.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morrison is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh gets to his feet. Morrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Singh throws a body kick the misses
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Singh pushes Morrison off looking to stand but Morrison dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Singh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunny Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh tries to kick Morrison off but Morrison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morrison looks to land a strike but Singh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morrison throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Singh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sunny Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Singh gets the takedown into side control.
Singh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Morrison keeps him there for the moment.
Morrison wants to break free but Singh has control.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Singh prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morrison enables Singh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morrison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Singh uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh decides to stand back up.
Singh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morrison's half guard.
Singh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Singh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Singh is looking to stand up but Morrison won't let him.
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sunny Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Singh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Singh lands in his opponent's guard.
James Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morrison is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Singh wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Singh has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Singh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godley (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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206 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilhelm to the ground. Godley is now in Wilhelm's guard.
Godley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilhelm is keeping the position for now.
Godley stopping the sweep attempt from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm trying to control the position here.
Godley postures up in Wilhelm's guard and throws a big left but Wilhelm blocks it.
Godley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilhelm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilhelm has escaped and now he's on top!
Godley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm looking to pass the guard.
Wilhelm lands a couple of digs.
Godley has an active guard here but Wilhelm has managed to pass into half guard.
Wilhelm working the head and body with strikes.
Godley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilhelm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilhelm wants to take a breather but Godley is having none of it.
Godley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Godley gets back to full guard.
Wilhelm postures up and lands a big shot to Godley's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilhelm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godley's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godley looking for a sweep. Not yet Godley, not yet.
Godley looks gassed!
Wilhelm stands up from Godley's guard - Wilhelm perhaps looking for a knockout.
Godley with a poor takedown
and Wilhelm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilhelm forces Godley back against the cage and clinches.
Wilhelm lands with a light punch inside.
Wilhelm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godley tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilhelm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilhelm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilhelm manages to break the clinch.
Godley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilhelm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Godley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilhelm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godley at a distance.
Wilhelm lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilhelm rushes Godley with punches - Godley moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Godley goes down! Wilhelm follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Wilhelm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ovenglove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovenglove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula. Marcus Ovenglove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ovenglove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbarossa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ovenglove counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ovenglove.
Ovenglove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ovenglove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ovenglove throws a big right hand that misses.
Ovenglove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ovenglove prevents Barbarossa from getting back to his feet.
Ovenglove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ovenglove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbarossa wants to stand but Ovenglove is controlling the position.
Ovenglove is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbarossa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbarossa has escaped and now he's on top!
Barbarossa wanted to stand there but Ovenglove had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovenglove is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barbarossa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barbarossa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbarossa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barbarossa misses with a body shot.
Jab by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ovenglove has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Ovenglove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbarossa scores with a nice strike.
Ovenglove fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbarossa lands with a nice body punch.
Ovenglove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbarossa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Ovenglove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovenglove takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbarossa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbarossa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbarossa lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa lands an overhand right.
Barbarossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovenglove is breathing heavily.
Barbarossa jabs at Ovenglove's body.
Barbarossa lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Barbarossa - just one landing.
Barbarossa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ovenglove had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbarossa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbarossa connects with a body shot that sends Ovenglove's belly button to the back.
Ovenglove is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Barbarossa.
Ovenglove shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbarossa pinned against the cage. Barbarossa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Barbarossa lands with a good body shot.
Barbarossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ovenglove's hands.
Barbarossa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbarossa connects with a body shot that sends Ovenglove's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Barbarossa.
A left and a right from Barbarossa both land. Nice combination.
Ovenglove is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Barbarossa. That snapped Ovenglove's head back.
Oh Ovenglove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbarossa flashes Ovenglove a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ovenglove's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ovenglove crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barbarossa punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederick Barbarossa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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292 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Ignashov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Alexey Ignashov has been cut.
Ives scores with a hook.
Ignashov wants to clinch
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignashov looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ives lunges at Ignashov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignashov's hand.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignashov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Ives misses.
Ives misses the body punch
and Ignashov counters with a head kick.
Ignashov wants to clinch
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ives throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ives lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignashov's head.
Ignashov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ives.
Ives takes a swing at Ignashov's ribcage but misses.
Ignashov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignashov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ives throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ives tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignashov tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignashov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignashov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Ignashov tries to clinch
and Ignashov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Ives misses.
Ignashov looks to clinch
and Ives counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexey Ignashov's cut is getting worse.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a crisp one two that drops Ignashov! Ives thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ignashov to his feet! Ignashov is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ives uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignashov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with an outside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ignashov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ignashov tries to clinch
and Ives counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ignashov tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a nice body shot.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignashov closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives counters with a series of strikes. Ignashov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexey Ignashov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ives with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ives has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ives tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignashov is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignashov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignashov tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov'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.
Ignashov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives counters with a nice leg kick.
Ives scores with a leg kick.
Ives loads up on a big right hand but Ignashov slips the punch.
Ignashov ducks under a wild hook from Ives.
Ives swings for the body but Ignashov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignashov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignashov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexey Ignashov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignashov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ives misses the shot to the body.
Johnny Ives seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignashov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ignashov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignashov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Alexey Ignashov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ignashov tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignashov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ives.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignashov thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignashov tries to clinch up
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ignashov tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
Ives attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ives lands a jab.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignashov's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignashov. Ignashov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignashov moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov looks to clinch
and Ives counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignashov wants to clinch but Ives slips to the side
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Ignashov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Ives!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Sauers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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273 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Sauers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sauers avoids the body shot from Raybould.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raybould uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sauers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raybould circles away.
Kevin Raybould seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Raybould misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauers moves out of range as Raybould strikes.
Sauers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raybould avoids the body shot from Sauers.
Sauers ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Sauers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raybould was well out of range. Poor timing from Sauers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sauers slips under a jab.
Sauers has his takedown stuffed
and Raybould connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sauers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raybould napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raybould avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sauers.
Sauers has hold of Raybould's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Raybould tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sauers cranks the arm and Raybould screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Raybould, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Sauers!
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