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Invidious Combat LXXIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silvas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Collins misses
and Silvas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silvas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvas tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvas.
Silvas tries to work over Collins's front leg with a kick but Collins checks it.
Silvas throws a body kick that misses.
Silvas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Collins. That one must have hurt.
Lorcan Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a front kick aimed at Silvas's knee but Silvas avoids it well.
Collins tries to land a front kick but Silvas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silvas throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvas was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Silvas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Silvas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins scores with a head kick. Silvas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silvas doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silvas will feel that in the morning.
Silvas looks gassed!
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Silvas avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvas throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a body kick that stops Silvas in his tracks momentarily.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvas.
Silvas blocks a head kick by Collins.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silvas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Collins - the referee stops the clock and Silvas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Collins. Silvas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvas moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Silvas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Silvas moves out of range easily.
Silvas avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins lands with a kick to the temple. Silvas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silvas throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silvas doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Silvas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silvas blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick but Silvas moves out of range.
Silvas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silvas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Silvas's head back.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvas.
Collins blocks a leg kick.
Lorcan Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a leg kick but Silvas moved away.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins throws the left hand but Silvas avoids the punch easily.
Silvas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silvas tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvas.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silvas looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Silvas.
Silvas blocks a head kick by Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Silvas moves out of range easily.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses
and Collins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Silvas off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Silvas.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Silvas off balance momentarily.
Silvas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silvas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a head kick but Silvas moves out of range.
Silvas throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Silvas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvas moves away.
Silvas throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins thuds his shin into the meat of Silvas's side.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Silvas moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Silvas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Collins!
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvas avoids the head kick by Collins.
Nice body kick there by Silvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Silvas scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silvas checks a leg kick.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Collins is looking to wear down Silvas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins throws a head kick but Silvas moves out of range.
Silvas wants to land a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvas.
Silvas misses with a low kick as Collins jumps back.
Silvas throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Silvas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Silvas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago Silvas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a swing at Silvas's ribcage but misses.
Silvas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvas.
Silvas scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvas.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silvas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lorcan Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silvas blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins swings for the body but Silvas moves out of range.
Silvas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvas throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Silvas backing up. Silvas nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Silvas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins throws a right and a left that Silvas avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins thumps Silvas with a low kick.
Silvas wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Silvas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silvas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silvas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silvas thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Silvas.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorcan Collins!
Lorcan Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, .: AFFAKETIΘN :. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bravado.
Pressley pushes Bravado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pressley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pressley slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Pressley.
A short uppercut from Pressley.
Pressley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Pressley presses Bravado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Pressley.
Pressley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bravado's defenses.
It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Pressley.
Bravado has clasped his hands together around Pressley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravado creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bravado is trying to get an arm triangle but Pressley is defending well.
Bravado trying to control the position but Pressley is working away.
Pressley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado moves into full mount!
Pressley is working to get back to half guard.
Bravado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bravado looking for a guillotine from mount but Pressley is having none of it.
Bravado thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Bravado goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pressley turns into him and now he's in Bravado's guard.
Bravado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado controls Pressley momentarily but Pressley frees himself.
Pressley wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bravado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bravado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bravado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pressley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado uses his free foot to push down on Pressley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pressley.
Bravado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pressley is bucking up trying to escape but Bravado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bravado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pressley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravado fails to advance to Pressley's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bravado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pressley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Pressley.
Donk. Pressley catches Bravado right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravado.
Pressley throws a lazy right hand but Bravado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravado just misses with a punch to the body.
Pressley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pressley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravado wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Pressley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bravado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pressley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Bravado is trying to pull guard but Pressley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pressley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pressley scores with a shoulder strike.
Pressley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravado wants to get back to striking at distance but Pressley won't allow it.
Pressley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pressley.
Bravado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pressley has him pressed against the cage.
Pressley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Pressley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bravado is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bravado with a big uppercut! Bravado tries to clinch up but Pressley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bravado to the mat! Bravado covers up and Pressley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darren Pressley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rayne Wooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rayne Wooney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rayne Wooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooney has Bundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bundy won't want to take too many of those.
Wooney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bundy's face.
Wooney misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Wooney.
Wooney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooney blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wooney blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wooney.
Wooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooney lands a hook that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wooney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Wooney.
Wooney scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wooney.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Wooney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooney feints a jab promting Bundy to slip. Wooney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooney tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooney lands a nice shot that snaps Bundy's head back.
Wooney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bundy at a distance.
Bundy throws the kick towards the body but Wooney avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wooney tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Wooney stalks Bundy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bundy's face. Bundy staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooney misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bundy. That's going to slow Wooney down.
Wooney just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooney clinches up against the cage.
Wooney with a knee to the head.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wooney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bundy misses with an elbow strike.
Wooney misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy effectively controlling the action here.
Wooney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wooney obliges.
Wooney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooney tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Wooney back against the cage.
Wooney lands a body punch.
Bundy looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Wooney as the two fighters clinch.
Wooney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooney lands a knee to the head.
Bundy avoiding damage as Wooney throws knees to the body.
Bundy managing to block the knees to the body from Wooney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a takedown.
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Wooney lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wooney misses with a knee to the head.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Wooney manages to get underhooks.
Wooney scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooney lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bundy takes a shot to the head.
Bundy takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayne Wooney 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.
Wooney throws a solid leg kick but Bundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wooney.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Bundy looks to land a body kick but Wooney moved away.
Bundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rayne Wooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bundy is looking to chop away at Wooney's legs.
Wooney clinches up with Bundy and pushes him back against the cage.
Bundy is looking for a takedown.
Wooney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bundy or not.
Wooney gets underhooks to prevent Bundy's takedown attempt.
Wooney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooney landing 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!
Wooney lands a nice knee to the body.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bundy stalling in the clinch but Wooney improves position.
Wooney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bundy.
Wooney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wooney.
Wooney lands a right hand.
Wooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wooney.
Bundy is rocked!
Wooney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bundy wants to stall.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooney misses with a knee to the head.
Wooney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Wooney finish him?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundy seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooney misses with a knee strike.
Wooney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooney with a knee to the head.
Wooney struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bundy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wooney's brow.
A knee to the head by Wooney.
A short right from Wooney.
Wooney blocks an elbow strike from Bundy.
Wooney tries a knee to the head but Bundy blocks it.
Wooney misses with a knee strike.
Rayne Wooney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooney tries to land a knee to the head but Bundy blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundy wants the takedown. Wooney is fighting it off but Bundy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wooney's guard against the cage.
Bundy won't allow Wooney to get back to his feet.
Bundy is in close to Wooney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wooney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wooney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wooney!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooney wants to stand but Bundy has his arm trapped.
Wooney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bundy can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayne Wooney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy dives in and grabs Wooney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wooney pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Wooney is looking to clinch.
Wooney lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Wooney finds it's way through Bundy's defenses.
Wooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Bundy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Wooney tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy thows a body kick. Wooney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Wooney. Those never looked like landing.
Bundy misses with a kick to the body.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooney lands a nice shot to the body.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooney wants to clinch
and Bundy counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Wooney misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bundy is defended easily by Wooney.
Wooney is looking to wear down Bundy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bundy throws a low kick but Wooney avoids it.
Bundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wooney counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Bundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooney scores with a punch to the head.
Wooney darts in and clinches Bundy up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooney crunches a lovely knee into Bundy's ribcage.
Wooney cracks Bundy with a nice body shot.
Wooney scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Wooney lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bundy's face.
Bundy pushes off an throws an elbow but Wooney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooney pushes Bundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooney lands a nice uppercut.
Wooney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooney tries to land a knee to the head but Bundy blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wooney.
Rayne Wooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Wooney.
Wooney misses with a punch to the body.
Wooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wooney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooney misses with a body punch.
Wooney lands a shoulder strike.
Wooney looking to throw knees to the head but Bundy is blocking nicely.
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!
Wooney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Wooney.
Bundy throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooney lands a big knee to the head and Bundy goes down! Wooney pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayne Wooney!
Rayne Wooney very nearly forgot to thank .: AFFAKETIΘN :. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Ryan Eastmond could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiago Mendez's chin.
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28
174 lbs
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180 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Eastmond can't get the takedown.
Eastmond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eastmond has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eastmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Eastmond misses with a few strikes there.
Eastmond throws out a leg kick but Mendez moves out of range and Eastmond only half commits.
Eastmond fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastmond misses with a body shot.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendez.
Eastmond throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Nice takedown defense from Eastmond. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Eastmond sprawls well.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Eastmond pushes him off.
Eastmond throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastmond tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez looks to clinch
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eastmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Eastmond sprawls well.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Eastmond with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastmond circles away.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendez wants to clinch
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eastmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Eastmond sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Eastmond is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendez.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Eastmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendez looking to control but Eastmond passes into half guard.
Mendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Eastmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Eastmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eastmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez pulls Eastmond in to control the position.
Mendez looking for subs off his back but Eastmond has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eastmond 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Eastmond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Mendez dives in and grabs Eastmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eastmond pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Eastmond throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Eastmond's body. Eastmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eastmond.
Eastmond misses with a low kick.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eastmond misses with a combination
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eastmond but Eastmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eastmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Eastmond throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eastmond won't be happy with that.
Mendez trying to control the position but Eastmond is working away.
Eastmond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eastmond is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Eastmond dodges it nicely.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eastmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
Mendez distracts Eastmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastmond is working an open guard so Mendez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eastmond swivels and escapes.
Mendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eastmond to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Eastmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez stands up from Eastmond's guard - Mendez perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eastmond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eastmond tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eastmond to the ground. Eastmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez 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. And we move into the final round!
Eastmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendez's sensitive parts.
Eastmond stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Eastmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eastmond.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Eastmond throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan Eastmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Eastmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eastmond is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Eastmond circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eastmond avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eastmond.
Eastmond scores with a nice strike.
Mendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eastmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eastmond feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Eastmond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eastmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eastmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eastmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eastmond.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond lands a couple of digs.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eastmond defends well.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
Eastmond landing some decent shots from guard.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez controls Eastmond momentarily but Eastmond frees himself.
Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eastmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eastmond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond!
Ryan Eastmond was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson has chosen A Warrior's Call by Volbeat as his entrance music. 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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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson misses the jab.
Henson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacManus back to the cage. Henson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Murphy MacManus has been cut.
MacManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Henson misses with a hook.
MacManus lands a nice hook to Henson's body. Henson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus misses with a looping left.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Henson's shoulder, as Henson tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson slips under a jab.
Henson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacManus. That did some damage!
Henson misses with a straight left.
MacManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henson is pawing at MacManus, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into MacManus's nose. MacManus is badly hurt! Henson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! MacManus tries desperately to hold on but Henson is relentless in his assault! As MacManus receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Henson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Henson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mickey Henson thanked .: AFFAKETIΘN :. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by Rosa Helikopter. Trevor Breaker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Breaker lands with a nice body punch.
Zoidberg thuds his shin into the meat of Breaker's side.
Zoidberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Breaker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breaker misses with a head shot.
Zoidberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zoidberg has worked his arm free - good work by Zoidberg!
Zoidberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Breaker in side control, throwing shots but Zoidberg defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zoidberg is trying to improve his position.
Breaker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Breaker working the ground and pound but Zoidberg is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoidberg parries the strikes from Breaker easily there. Breaker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoidberg to escape.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Breaker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zoidberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Breaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zoidberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Breaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zoidberg is looking for a sweep.
Breaker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zoidberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Breaker throws an elbow but Zoidberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Breaker trying to control the action but Zoidberg is working from the bottom.
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zoidberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Zoidberg.
Breaker tries to bench press Zoidberg off him but Zoidberg keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg stands up and beckons Breaker to his feet.
Breaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoidberg. That's going to slow Breaker down.
Breaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoidberg.
Breaker misses with a hook. Zoidberg ducked under it nicely.
Breaker throws a lazy body kick
and Zoidberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Breaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zoidberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoidberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Breaker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zoidberg!
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Breaker thowing shots but they're missing.
Breaker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker thowing shots but they're missing.
Breaker throws some wild stikes that Zoidberg manages to avoid easily.
Breaker trying to control but Zoidberg is having none of it.
Zoidberg tries to hold on but Breaker pushes him away.
Breaker 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.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoidberg is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Breaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zoidberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Breaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zoidberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breaker throws out the jab.
Breaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Breaker looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
Zoidberg is looking to slow Breaker down with leg kicks.
Zoidberg avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoidberg. That's going to slow Breaker down.
Zoidberg thumps Breaker with a low kick.
Zoidberg is looking to slow Breaker down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Breaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zoidberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoidberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zoidberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Breaker.
Breaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Breaker throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a solid body kick.
Trevor Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Trevor Breaker has been cut.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Zoidberg keeps control of Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Breaker tries to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling the position.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Breaker's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker tries to pull guard but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Breaker 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breaker's defenses.
Breaker is rocked!
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoidberg has Breaker pressed against the cage, preventing Breaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Breaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breaker's face.
Trevor Breaker's cut is getting worse.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Breaker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Breaker blocks it.
Breaker looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breaker jumps guard but Zoidberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Breaker blocks it.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Breaker's ribcage.
Breaker tries to break free but Zoidberg pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker jumps guard but Zoidberg stands there with Breaker around his waist. Breaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breaker tries to pull guard but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Breaker's ribcage.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Breaker shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Trevor Breaker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Trevor Breaker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Breaker's ribcage.
Zoidberg drops Breaker with a big knee straight up the middle! Breaker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zoidberg - that will leave a mark!
Breaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breaker will feel that in the morning.
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zoidberg. Zoidberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Zoidberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breaker. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
John Zoidberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zoidberg lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Breaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zoidberg.
Nice straight punches there by Breaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Breaker.
Breaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breaker misses with a straight right.
Breaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zoidberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Breaker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Breaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zoidberg counters with a body kick that stops Breaker in his tracks momentarily.
Zoidberg lands a big head kick that sends Breaker tumbling to the mat! Zoidberg takes a step backwards and waves Breaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg pushes Breaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Breaker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zoidberg has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Breaker - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zoidberg, and another! Breaker is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). John Zoidberg!
John Zoidberg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, .: AFFAKETIΘN :. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi has chosen Stonehenge by Spinal Tap as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
166 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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27
169 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
A jab from Paquiao misses.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Rannanjarvi's shoulder, as Rannanjarvi tries to avoid the shot.
Paquiao moves out of range as Rannanjarvi throws a body kick.
Paquiao cracks Rannanjarvi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Paquiao moves out of range easily.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Paquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rannanjarvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Rannanjarvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rannanjarvi avoids the body shot from Paquiao.
Rannanjarvi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquiao ducks under a wild hook from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rannanjarvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paquiao misses with a straight left.
Paquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rannanjarvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannanjarvi motions for Paquiao to come forward. Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Rannanjarvi misses
and Paquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rannanjarvi takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
Paquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Paquiao.
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Rannanjarvi's head but Rannanjarvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paquiao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rannanjarvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquiao misses the target.
Rannanjarvi cracks the inside of Paquiao's front leg.
Paquiao blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rannanjarvi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi lands with a kick to the temple. Paquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rannanjarvi misses with a hook. Paquiao ducked under it nicely.
Paquiao throws a jab when Rannanjarvi was well out of range.
Jab by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Paquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rannanjarvi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rannanjarvi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paquiao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paquiao thuds a left hand into Rannanjarvi's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paquiao checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Rannanjarvi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquiao slips a jab and a cross from Rannanjarvi.
Paquiao throws a lazy right hand but Rannanjarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rannanjarvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but Paquiao moved away.
Rannanjarvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rannanjarvi misses with a hook. Paquiao ducked under it nicely.
Rannanjarvi defending well as Paquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Rannanjarvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut. Rannanjarvi saw that one coming.
Rannanjarvi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rannanjarvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Rannanjarvi throws out a loose jab but Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rannanjarvi dodges the punch combination from Paquiao.
Paquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rannanjarvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Rannanjarvi throws a right hand that Paquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Paquiao also avoids with ease.
Rannanjarvi connects with a high kick.
Rannanjarvi throws out a leg kick but Paquiao moves out of range and Rannanjarvi only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao misses with a hook
and Rannanjarvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rannanjarvi throws a body punch but Paquiao moves out of range.
Paquiao loads up on a big right hand but Rannanjarvi slips the punch.
Rannanjarvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Rannanjarvi moves forwards but Paquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rannanjarvi as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Paquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Paquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquiao lands with a hook. Rannanjarvi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rannanjarvi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi slips a jab and a cross from Paquiao.
Paquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquiao checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Paquiao misses its intended target.
Rannanjarvi misses with a shot to the body
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Paquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paquiao lands an overhand right.
Paquiao throws a shot from downtown. Rannanjarvi moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Rannanjarvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rannanjarvi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paquiao checks it well.
Rannanjarvi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rannanjarvi cracks the inside of Paquiao's front leg.
Paquiao checks a leg kick.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paquiao's sensitive parts.
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
Rannanjarvi throws a body punch but Paquiao moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rannanjarvi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rannanjarvi ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquiao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rannanjarvi can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antti Rannanjarvi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A jab from Rannanjarvi misses.
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but Paquiao moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Paquiao as he connects with a hook.
Paquiao swings widly with a right hand
and Rannanjarvi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paquiao really felt that one!
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but Paquiao avoids it.
Rannanjarvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao swings for the body but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rannanjarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rannanjarvi.
Nice uppercut there from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Paquiao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paquiao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rannanjarvi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paquiao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paquiao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paquiao staying out of range there.
Paquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Rannanjarvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rannanjarvi blocks a jab.
Manuel Paquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rannanjarvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rannanjarvi has time to react.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paquiao checks it well.
Rannanjarvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
Rannanjarvi misses with a jab to the body
and Paquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antti Rannanjarvi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with the combination.
Paquiao looks to land a right hand but Rannanjarvi moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rannanjarvi - that will leave a mark!
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Rannanjarvi slams his shin into Paquiao's torso.
Rannanjarvi slips under a jab.
Paquiao misses with a looping right.
Paquiao throws a lazy right hand but Rannanjarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rannanjarvi. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rannanjarvi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paquiao momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rannanjarvi.
Paquiao misses with a shot to the body
and Rannanjarvi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paquiao really felt that one!
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Rannanjarvi lands but Paquiao takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rannanjarvi.
Paquiao lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rannanjarvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Paquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rannanjarvi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antti Rannanjarvi.
Well Rannanjarvi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Rannanjarvi!
After the fight, Antti Rannanjarvi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppi Tarinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tarinashi's choice of entrance music: Bitches get stitches. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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31
195 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppi Tarinashi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarinashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls well. He's pushed Tarinashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarinashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Atkinson.
Tarinashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Tarinashi stops Atkinson from standing up.
Tarinashi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet but Tarinashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarinashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarinashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Atkinson, up you get!
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Tarinashi moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarinashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Atkinson is trying to defend but Tarinashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tarinashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkinson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Tarinashi is controlling well.
Tarinashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarinashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkinson defending well though.
Tarinashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Tarinashi working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Tarinashi seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarinashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarinashi.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Tarinashi stands and steps away. Atkinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
No luck for Tarinashi with that takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Tarinashi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppi Tarinashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarinashi misses the target.
Atkinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarinashi will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands with a kick to the temple. Tarinashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarinashi throws an overhand right that lands on Atkinson's shoulder, as Atkinson tries to avoid the shot.
Tarinashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atkinson counters with a big head kick but Tarinashi shrugs it off.
Atkinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atkinson looks for the body kick but Tarinashi saw that one coming.
Atkinson is breathing heavily.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Atkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarinashi throws a hook to the side of Atkinson's head but Atkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarinashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Tarinashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson rushes Tarinashi and presses him up against the cage.
Atkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atkinson tries to work over Tarinashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarinashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkinson to keep the fight standing.
Atkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarinashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tarinashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atkinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tarinashi, up you get!
Tarinashi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atkinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkinson throws a body kick that misses.
Tarinashi shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atkinson lands a head kick!
Tarinashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow Tarinashi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppi Tarinashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tarinashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Atkinson takes one on the button.
Tarinashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atkinson backs up against the cage.
Tarinashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atkinson!
Tarinashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkinson.
An inside leg kick lands from Atkinson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarinashi tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarinashi is breathing heavily.
Tarinashi throws a nice looking combination but Atkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarinashi misses with a looping left.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarinashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tarinashi in the body.
Atkinson lands a high kick!
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Atkinson scores with a spinning back kick!
Atkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarinashi circles away.
Atkinson is looking to land body kicks.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarinashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson dips to his left and cracks Tarinashi with an uppercut!
Atkinson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarinashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Atkinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarinashi.
Tarinashi with a jab.
Atkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tarinashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson which made him look bad.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppi Tarinashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands with a kick to the temple. Tarinashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarinashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarinashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarinashi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarinashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Tarinashi moves out of range easily.
Atkinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarinashi misses with the combination.
Atkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarinashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarinashi's elbow.
Tarinashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Tarinashi has Atkinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tarinashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Atkinson tumbling to the mat - Tarinashi dives into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson pushes Tarinashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Teppi Tarinashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Tarinashi moves out of range easily.
Tarinashi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkinson connects with a body shot.
Tarinashi misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarinashi tries to keep at a distance but Atkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a body shot.
Tarinashi is trying to pull guard but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Atkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Atkinson on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atkinson.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarinashi avoiding damage as Atkinson throws knees to the body.
Atkinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarinashi backwards.
Tarinashi managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarinashi is trying to pull guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tarinashi controls the action.
Atkinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atkinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarinashi fails to pull guard.
Tarinashi avoiding damage as Atkinson throws knees to the body.
Atkinson is leaning against Tarinashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Atkinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tarinashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Atkinson.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Tarinashi.
A solid body kick from Atkinson.
Tarinashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkinson lands the left hand.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Tarinashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarinashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atkinson tries a body shot but Tarinashi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson tries a body shot but Tarinashi blocks it.
Atkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarinashi backwards.
Tarinashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppi Tarinashi.
Atkinson gets through Tarinashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Atkinson.
Atkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Atkinson.
Tarinashi is trying to pull guard but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Tarinashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkinson smiles and moves away.
Tarinashi walks into a jab.
Atkinson tries to clinch there but Tarinashi circles away.
Atkinson drives through and clinches with Tarinashi against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi blocking some punches.
Atkinson lands a damaging elbow.
Tarinashi takes a shot to the head.
Atkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Atkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarinashi managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarinashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarinashi jumps guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Atkinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarinashi backwards.
A short right from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Tarinashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarinashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarinashi somewhat.
Atkinson connects with a crisp jab.
Atkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarinashi.
Tarinashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson leaves Tarinashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tarinashi avoids the head kick by Atkinson.
Tarinashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkinson.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Atkinson.
Tarinashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarinashi blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarinashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atkinson quickly recovers to half guard.
Atkinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarinashi.
Tarinashi is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tarinashi looks to land a strike but Atkinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tarinashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarinashi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Tarinashi throwing strikes from guard but Atkinson blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atkinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Atkinson!
James Atkinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's entrance music is 2Pac - All Eyes On Me. A fine choice. Mike Adamsky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. Ortiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adamsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortiz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Adamsky blocks the low kick.
Adamsky tries a low kick but Ortiz avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortiz misses with a low kick as Adamsky jumps back.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Adamsky lands a front kick.
Adamsky scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Adamsky controls the action.
Ortiz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz lands a damaging elbow.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Adamsky's head.
Adamsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz digs a right hand into Adamsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adamsky's gas tank.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamsky is keeping busy.
Adamsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Adamsky blocks it.
Adamsky managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
Adamsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz lands a jab to the head.
Ortiz is looking to chop away at Adamsky's legs.
Adamsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortiz counters with a solid body kick.
Adamsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortiz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Adamsky moves away
and Adamsky counters with a low kick, right behind Ortiz 's knee.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Ortiz tests Adamsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adamsky throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adamsky misses with a body shot.
Ortiz thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Adamsky keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adamsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz lands a jab to the head.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Adamsky avoids it.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adamsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adamsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Adamsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Adamsky looks gassed!
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Adamsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adamsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Ortiz - just one landing.
Adamsky avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adamsky tries to land a front kick but Ortiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortiz tests Adamsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Adamsky moves out of range.
Adamsky misses with a body kick.
Adamsky takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz connects with a body shot.
Adamsky is looking to chop away at Ortiz's legs.
Forrest Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Adamsky defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamsky misses the shot to the body.
Adamsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a push kick but Adamsky slaps the foot to one side.
Adamsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Adamsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adamsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Adamsky is breathing heavily.
Adamsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adamsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Adamsky avoids them all with ease.
Adamsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz thumps Adamsky with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz is working Adamsky over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ortiz has Adamsky pressed against the cage.
Ortiz lands an uppercut.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Adamsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Adamsky takes a shot to the head.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamsky.
Ortiz presses Adamsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adamsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Adamsky controls the action.
Ortiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Adamsky avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
Adamsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamsky wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Ortiz.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamsky controls his hands.
Adamsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Adamsky misses with a body punch.
Adamsky stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamsky is keeping busy.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adamsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Adamsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz is leaning against Adamsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adamsky's defenses.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamsky controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ortiz.
Adamsky managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
Adamsky is trying to stall.
Adamsky blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adamsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Adamsky controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Adamsky has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Adamsky fails to land.
Ortiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adamsky or not.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left lands for Ortiz.
Adamsky motions for Ortiz to come forward. Adamsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamsky takes one on the button.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adamsky throws a leg kick but Ortiz moved away.
Adamsky misses with a kick to the body.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Ortiz lands with a straight right. Adamsky didn't see that one coming.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamsky walks into a left hand.
Adamsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamsky can do to turn this around?
Adamsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ortiz is looking to slow Adamsky down with leg kicks.
Adamsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortiz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortiz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adamsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortiz on the side of the head.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice shot that snaps Adamsky's head back.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Ortiz scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Adamsky moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortiz lands the left hand.
Adamsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz stuns Adamsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adamsky lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adamsky takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Adamsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamsky tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz stalks Adamsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adamsky's face. Adamsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Adamsky is rocked!
Ortiz clobbers Adamsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adamsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Adamsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Adamsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamsky tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Adamsky.
Ortiz digs a right hand underneath Adamsky's ribcage. Adamsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Adamsky.
Adamsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamsky controls his hands.
Adamsky working hard to break the clinch.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz digs a right hand into Adamsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adamsky's gas tank.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz digs a right hand underneath Adamsky's ribcage. Adamsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to stall but Adamsky improves his position.
Ortiz digs a right hand underneath Adamsky's ribcage. Adamsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz stalling in the clinch but Adamsky improves position.
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamsky.
Ortiz lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamsky's elbow.
Ortiz leaning against his opponent.
Adamsky digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz has Adamsky pressed against the cage, preventing Adamsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
Ortiz lands a big right hand that drops Adamsky! The killer instinct kicks in and Ortiz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Ortiz!
Forrest Ortiz retains his welterweight title!
Forrest Ortiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nancy Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botwin comes to the cage accompanied by Little Boxes On The Hillside. Lyon Okiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nancy Botwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro is looking to land body kicks.
Okiro takes a swing at Botwin's ribcage but misses.
Okiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botwin moves forwards but Okiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okiro takes a swing at Botwin's ribcage but misses.
Botwin tries to work over Okiro's front leg with a kick but Okiro checks it.
Okiro is looking to clinch but Botwin is avoiding it.
Okiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okiro lands with a straight right. Botwin didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Botwin shoots in and bounces Okiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Okiro is looking to stand up but Botwin isn't so interested in that idea.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Botwin tries to pass.
Okiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin wants to pass the guard but Okiro is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Botwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Botwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okiro pulls Botwin in close to prevent any damage.
Okiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botwin.
Botwin won't allow Okiro to get back to his feet.
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.
Botwin passes Okiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Botwin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Botwin lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Okiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botwin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Botwin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Okiro's face.
Botwin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Botwin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Okiro is rocked!
A big strike lands for Botwin! That's really hurt Okiro and he's turned his back - Botwin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Botwin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nancy Botwin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nancy Botwin thanked .: AFFAKETIΘN :. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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