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DFC 44 - Aoki vs Schindler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just Michael acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Michael!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb throws a head kick that misses
and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michael avoids it.
Michael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bomb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michael avoiding damage as Bomb throws knees to the body.
Bomb misses with a knee strike.
Bomb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michael.
Michael has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bomb uses from the top position.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michael controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michael moves into the clinch successfully.
Michael throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but Michael blocks with his arms.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Just Michael has been cut.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb trying to stall but Michael improves his position.
Michael trying to land knees to the body.
Bomb looking to throw knees to the head but Michael is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Bomb.
Michael has clasped his hands together around Bomb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Michael tries to score with some ground and pound. Bomb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Michael stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomb defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
Bomb stuffs the takedown.
Tom Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Michael.
Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tom Bomb has been cut.
Michael lands with a right hand.
Bomb is breathing heavily.
Bomb clinches up with Michael and pushes him back against the cage.
Michael is trying to pull guard but Bomb has him pressed against the cage.
Bomb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michael manages to break the clinch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Michael! Bomb is backing up but he can't get away as Michael lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bomb and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Just Michael!
A relieved looking Just Michael thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mcnain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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264 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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276 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Lato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mcnain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnain scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Grzegorz Lato has been cut.
Lato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lato slips nicely into half guard.
Lato controlling the action here.
Mcnain is trying to control but Lato manages to pass to mount!
Lato with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lato lands a big elbow.
Lato with shots to the head and body - Mcnain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcnain taking shots to the head.
It looks like John Mcnain has been cut.
Mcnain looks winded!
Mcnain is looking to get to half guard.
Lato punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lato dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up John Mcnain's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lato 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.
Lato loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mcnain scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lato land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lato stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grzegorz Lato!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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239 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Axe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber shoots and misses
and Axe counters with a crisp one two that drops Weber! Axe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weber to his feet! Weber is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weber wants to clinch.
Weber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weber tries for a takedown but Axe circles away easily
and Axe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesley Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Axe lands a hook that stumbles Weber back into the cage. Axe follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Weber to the canvas! Axe pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Weber has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hammer Axe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamala Naamahaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naamahaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kishore Kumar : Chuu Kar Mere Mann Ko. Burneika has chosen HK - Pompa as his entrance music. Kamala Naamahaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamala Naamahaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burneika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naamahaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Burneika.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Burneika moves out of range.
Burneika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burneika looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Burneika misses.
Naamahaara staying out of range there.
Burneika misses with a body shot.
Burneika throws a series of punches but Naamahaara moves out of range.
Naamahaara connects with a high kick.
Burneika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naamahaara counters with an inside leg kick.
Robert Burneika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burneika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naamahaara counters with a low kick, right behind Burneika 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burneika misses the shot to the body.
Naamahaara lands a head kick that stumbles Burneika and the fighters go to the mat.
Burneika is rocked!
It looks like Robert Burneika has been cut.
Burneika being controlled here, momentarily.
Burneika is still in real trouble! Can Naamahaara finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naamahaara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naamahaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Naamahaara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burneika is proving hard to escape from.
Burneika seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naamahaara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burneika trying to control the position.
Naamahaara trying to control but Burneika is working from the bottom.
Naamahaara distracts Burneika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burneika wants to sweep but no luck.
Burneika looking to control.
Naamahaara wanted to stand there but Burneika had control of the position.
Burneika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burneika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naamahaara defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naamahaara throwing strikes from guard but Burneika blocks nicely.
Naamahaara wants to control from the top but Burneika keeps moving.
Naamahaara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burneika on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara is looking to stand up but Burneika won't let him.
Burneika striking off his back but it's not causing Naamahaara any problems.
Burneika keeping moving, preventing Naamahaara from controlling successfully.
Naamahaara is really struggling to control Burneika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Kamala Naamahaara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burneika avoids the head kick by Naamahaara.
Sloppy strikes from Burneika. Those never looked like landing.
Naamahaara pushes Burneika up against the cage in a clinch.
Naamahaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burneika throws a chopping leg kick but Naamahaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naamahaara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naamahaara tries to clinch but Burneika moves out of range.
Burneika tries to land a body kick
and Naamahaara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara lands a brutal head kick. Burneika looks out on his feet and Naamahaara throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kamala Naamahaara!
A victorious Kamala Naamahaara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Singh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hagler.
Singh swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hagler scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Singh swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Hagler walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagler is just out of range.
Hagler walks into a stiff left hand from Singh.
It looks like Marvin Hagler has been cut.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Hagler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler throws a head kick that misses.
Singh swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Singh misses with a hook
and Hagler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagler misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Hagler lands but Singh takes it in his stride.
Hagler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh jabs at Hagler's body.
Ravi Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagler was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Hagler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hagler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hagler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hagler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marvin Hagler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Hagler ducks down to avoid it.
Hagler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Singh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hagler scrambles back to his feet.
Hagler throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hagler. That one must have hurt.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh throws a hook but Hagler blocks it.
Hagler ducks right into an uppercut from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Hagler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Singh slips under a jab from Hagler.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Hagler misses with a body kick.
Singh swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hagler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hagler throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hagler. Hagler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hagler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Hagler walks into a left hand.
Hagler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.
Hagler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Hagler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Singh misses with a hook.
Hagler swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Hagler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from Hagler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws the left hand but Hagler avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh misses the body punch
and Hagler counters with an inside leg kick.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marvin Hagler's cut is getting worse.
Singh connects with a nice looking jab.
Singh drives through and clinches with Hagler against the cage.
Hagler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Hagler avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage.
Hagler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hagler tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Hagler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler has Singh pushed against the cage.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagler's elbow.
Hagler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Hagler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hagler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Hagler breaks the clinch.
Singh tests Hagler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hagler slips a jab from Singh.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagler manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagler was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh digs a good hook to Hagler's body.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Hagler's belly button to the back.
Singh connects with a right hand. Hagler shakes it off.
Marvin Hagler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hagler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hagler.
Singh drives through and clinches with Hagler against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagler tries to land a knee to the head but Singh blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagler is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hagler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hagler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh throws a right hand that Hagler ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagler also avoids with ease.
Hagler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh digs a good hook to Hagler's body.
Singh checks a low kick from Hagler.
Singh defending well as Hagler loads up on a big left hand.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Hagler sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hagler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hagler throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Singh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hagler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hagler wants it to stay on the feet.
Hagler thumps Singh with a low kick.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hagler avoids the body shot from Singh.
Hagler throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh with a jab.
Singh takes a swing at Hagler's ribcage but misses.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Hagler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hagler delivers a nice body kick.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a hook but Hagler avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Hagler there.
Ravi Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Singh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Hagler.
Singh misses with a looping right.
Hagler connects with an inside leg kick.
Marvin Hagler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hagler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singh checks it well.
Singh lands with a straight right. Hagler didn't see that one coming.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
Singh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hagler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagler.
Hagler staying out of range there.
Hagler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hagler counters with a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Hagler throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hagler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
Hagler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Hagler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh scores with a nice head shot.
Singh misses with a hook. Hagler ducked under it nicely.
Singh misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hagler is looking to regain half guard here but Singh keeps moving and retains side control.
Ravi Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Singh!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: 36 MaFia - Live By Yo Rep. Steven Stark 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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24
140 lbs
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27
135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with the takedown
and Mcgarry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgarry.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Stark's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Mcgarry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark trying to control the position.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark pulls Mcgarry in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcgarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgarry won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark is trying to keep Mcgarry in close.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stark defends well.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark stays in close to Mcgarry's body and controls the position.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgarry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mcgarry 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.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgarry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcgarry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Micky Mcgarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgarry avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Mcgarry forces the positional change into back control.
Mcgarry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcgarry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mcgarry looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgarry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcgarry missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry doesn't have the hooks in and Stark manages to turn into his guard.
Mcgarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Mcgarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgarry working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgarry is retaining full guard.
Mcgarry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgarry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry is fighting to break Stark's control of his arms but Stark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Mcgarry defends it.
Mcgarry is looking to improve his position.
Mcgarry is working hard here to advance position.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mcgarry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mcgarry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgarry stuffs the takedown.
Mcgarry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Stark's guard.
Mcgarry has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgarry's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgarry working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgarry kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcgarry has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stark is looking to defend but Mcgarry has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stark! Mcgarry pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micky Mcgarry!
A less than humble Micky Mcgarry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Tyson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20
150 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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27
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to sprawl but Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tyson trying to hold on to Gonzalez's head to control him but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzalez stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez not doing much here.
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Tyson trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Gonzalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Devon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Luke Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzalez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
A good leg kick by Tyson.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Gonzalez blocks the low kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
A left lands for Tyson.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzalez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzalez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson fakes the body blow, causing Gonzalez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gonzalez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Tyson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Tyson thanked Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Epinephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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22
238 lbs
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29
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Epinephrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping lands a head kick!
It looks like Henry Epinephrine has been cut.
Epinephrine moves into the clinch.
Epinephrine tries to break the clinch but Bisping is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Epinephrine.
Epinephrine lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epinephrine lands with a short shot to the head.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Epinephrine keeps him there for the moment.
Epinephrine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bisping just stands there and leans against the cage.
Epinephrine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Epinephrine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bisping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
Epinephrine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epinephrine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bisping can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epinephrine takes the fight into the clinch.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike.
Epinephrine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epinephrine misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epinephrine is working Bisping over against the cage.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Epinephrine, against the cage.
Epinephrine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bisping wants to break free but Epinephrine has control.
Epinephrine misses with a body punch.
Epinephrine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Epinephrine tries to throw a body punch but Bisping avoids it by throwing Epinephrine back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Epinephrine fails to land.
Epinephrine misses with a punch on the inside.
Epinephrine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispings head.
It looks like Frank Bisping has been cut.
Epinephrine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
Epinephrine is stalling here.
Epinephrine tries a knee to the head but Bisping blocks it.
Epinephrine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bisping smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Epinephrine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epinephrine.
Epinephrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epinephrine wants to clinch.
Epinephrine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epinephrine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epinephrine moves into the clinch successfully.
Bisping manages to break the clinch.
Bisping throws a right and a left that Epinephrine avoids nicely.
Epinephrine looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
Bisping throws a head kick but Epinephrine moves out of range.
Epinephrine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henry Epinephrine's cut is getting worse.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epinephrine shoots for a double leg takedown but Bisping sprawls well. He's pushed Epinephrine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That kick from Bisping tenderised Epinephrine's leg. Epinephrine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epinephrine wants to clinch but Bisping slips to the side
and Bisping counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Epinephrine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epinephrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epinephrine tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
Epinephrine throws a head kick that misses.
Bisping lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henry Epinephrine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bisping seems to be stalking Epinephrine here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Epinephrine drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Bisping!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aoki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calm Like A Bomb by Rage Against The Machine!. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schindler moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki.
Schindler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schindler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aoki counters with a low kick, right behind Schindler 's knee.
Schindler is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki tries to land a leg kick but Schindler saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schindler's sensitive parts.
Schindler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schindler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aoki.
Aoki wants to clinch.
A low kick from Aoki is predictable there
and Schindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Aoki throws a body punch but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schindler.
Schindler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Schindler.
Schindler throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Kurt Schindler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki tries to clinch up
and Schindler counters with a nice body kick.
Schindler tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schindler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aoki checks the leg kick.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schindler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schindler counters with an outside leg kick.
Schindler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schindler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schindler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schindler throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Schindler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schindler blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Schindler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Schindler blocks it.
Schindler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Schindler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schindler leaning against his opponent.
Schindler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler effectively controlling the action here.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
Schindler is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Schindler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Schindler!
Aoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schindler has his hands clasped together but Aoki extends an breaks Schindler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Aoki Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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