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Galaxy 54: Firestarter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Richard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a takedown
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richard gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Richard. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henley Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richard quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richard is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Richard is defending well.
Harris 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.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richard reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard.
Richard lands a couple of digs.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard stands up and waves to Harris to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris prevents Richard from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.
Richard tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Richard is not content to let Harris control the position.
Richard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard kicks Harris off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Richard slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 Henley Harris will probably get the nod.
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 takedown defense from Richard. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Richard lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Harris fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henley Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harris shoots in but Richard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harris shoots and misses
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Richard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duke Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard wants to stand but Harris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Richard drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Harris's guard.
Richard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris trying to control here.
Richard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard controlling the action here.
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
Richard is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
Harris trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
Harris has an active guard here but Richard has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris gets full guard.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris pushes a forearm under Richard's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Richard is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henley Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Plesniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Calamity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Plesniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Calamity!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamity lands a glancing blow to the side of Plesniak's head.
Plesniak looks to clinch
and Calamity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plesniak closes the distance and clinches.
Plesniak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calamity is trying to break the clinch but Plesniak has him pressed against the cage.
Calamity tries to pull guard but Plesniak holds him up against the cage and eventually Calamity drops back down to his feet.
Calamity blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Plesniak.
Calamity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Plesniak fails to land.
Plesniak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calamity backwards.
Calamity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plesniak lands a body punch.
Plesniak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Plesniak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamity successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Plesniak stopping the sweep attempt from Calamity.
Plesniak postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plesniak trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plesniak wants to get back to full guard.
Plesniak is working hard here to advance position.
Plesniak is looking to control Calamity's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plesniak avoid being mounted?
Plesniak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calamity.
Calamity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plesniak's head.
Calamity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Plesniak trying to control from the bottom.
Calamity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plesniak trying to hold on to Calamity's head to control him but Calamity postures up.
Calamity throwing shots but Plesniak is blocking nicely.
Calamity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calamity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plesniak gets full guard.
Calamity pushing down on Plesniak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamity is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calamity not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamity is looking for a kimura but Plesniak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calamity to get the leverage.
Calamity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calamity is working for a kimura but Plesniak is defending it quite comfortably.
Calamity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamity wants to pass to mount but Plesniak is defending the position.
Plesniak controlling the position for now.
Plesniak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calamity trying to control but Plesniak is working from the bottom.
Calamity lands a couple of digs.
Calamity trying to control the position from guard on top but Plesniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamity working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calamity throws an elbow that misses. Plesniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calamity's guard. Nice move by Plesniak!
Calamity throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plesniak is in close to Calamity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Plesniak is working Calamity over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Plesniak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamity is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plesniak is aware though and is defending well.
Calamity lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plesniak!
Calamity working the ground and pound effectively.
Calamity controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plesniak is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Calamity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calamity closes the distance and clinches.
Calamity lands a hook that snaps the head of Plesniak backwards.
Calamity misses with a punch on the inside.
Plesniak pushes Calamity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calamity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plesniak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plesniak pulls guard successfully.
Calamity trying to control but Plesniak is working from the bottom.
Plesniak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calamity throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plesniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calamity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plesniak is trying to keep Calamity in close.
Plesniak pulls Calamity in close to prevent any damage.
Calamity throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plesniak wants to sweep but no luck.
Calamity trying to move into half guard but instead Plesniak has managed to sweep!
Plesniak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calamity has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plesniak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calamity is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Plesniak frees his head nicely. Oh but Calamity has switched to an armbar! Plesniak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Calamity!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeil comes to the cage accompanied by Going Out in Style. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey moves to clinch but ONeil breaks away
and ONeil counters with a series of strikes. Ramsey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramsey with a poor takedown
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsey fails with the takedown
and ONeil counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and ONeil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramsey with a lazy takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike ONeil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Ramsey.
Ramsey wants to clinch but ONeil slips to the side
and ONeil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramsey thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey fails with the takedown
and ONeil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsey looks to clinch
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ONeil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramsey darts in trying to clinch
and ONeil counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ramsey badly! He tries to strike back but ONeil puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ramsey out cold! Oh man, Ramsey will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike ONeil!
Mike ONeil took some time post fight to say the following; 'I have proven my valour in the octagon, now it's the time of my career in which i must aim higher, i'm not getting younger you know; So hear me now, i want a shot at the title, bring anyone, anytime, i'm ready!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Zero has chosen José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Zero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
Zero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felipe but Felipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felipe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zero!
Felipe is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felipe lands a nice forearm strike.
Felipe gets to mount! Zero was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Felipe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zero is looking to get to half guard.
Felipe wants to control the pace but Zero is squirming around nicely.
Zero regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero gets back to full guard.
Felipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zero is tightening it up a little... Felipe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Felipe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Felipe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Zero!
A very excited looking Max Zero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. 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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150 lbs
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147 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts misses with a body kick.
MacRoberts throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacRoberts throws out the jab.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacRoberts misses with a left hand
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
MacRoberts takes a shot to the head.
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
MacRoberts misses with some punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.
McDonald prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
MacRoberts misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonald throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from MacRoberts.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacRoberts blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald misses with an elbow over the top.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.
MacRoberts dodges an elbow strike from McDonald.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacRoberts throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
MacRoberts is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with an elbow over the top.
MacRoberts wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacRoberts blocks the elbow strike.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacRoberts blocks the elbow strike.
MacRoberts slowing the pace effectively.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
MacRoberts tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRoberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacRoberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald has MacRoberts pressed against the cage.
McDonald gets through MacRoberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
MacRoberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacRoberts tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but MacRoberts blocks it.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from MacRoberts.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but MacRoberts moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
MacRoberts throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacRoberts's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
MacRoberts looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacRoberts misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes one on the button.
MacRoberts misses with a hook.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for MacRoberts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacRoberts. McDonald shrugs it off though.
MacRoberts throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
McDonald 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.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
MacRoberts is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacRoberts is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from MacRoberts.
Both fighters circling a little - MacRoberts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
MacRoberts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald scores with a jab. MacRoberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacRoberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacRoberts throws a big shot that misses.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald thows a body kick. MacRoberts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacRoberts doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
No joy there for MacRoberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacRoberts throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
MacRoberts thows a body shot but no joy.
MacRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacRoberts tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by McDonald.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacRoberts misses with a right hand
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacRoberts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doug McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacRoberts looking to stall.
McDonald has MacRoberts pushed against the cage.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike.
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!
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacRoberts digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
MacRoberts misses with an uppercut
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doug McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacRoberts misses the jab.
MacRoberts misses the jab.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacRoberts at a distance.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
MacRoberts misses the shot to the body.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that MacRoberts semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
McDonald lunges at MacRoberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacRoberts's hand.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacRoberts avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts misses with a double jab.
MacRoberts throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from McDonald lands but MacRoberts takes it in his stride.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald pushes MacRoberts away with a front kick.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacRoberts thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throws a head kick but MacRoberts moves out of range.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacRoberts swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
MacRoberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
MacRoberts tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacRoberts takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacRoberts is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald prevents a body shot from MacRoberts.
Doug McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald stalling.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
That kick from McDonald tenderised MacRoberts's leg. MacRoberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacRoberts's head.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacRoberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacRoberts.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacRoberts takes one to the chin there.
MacRoberts misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacRoberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
MacRoberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Doug McDonald has been cut.
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!
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that MacRoberts shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that MacRoberts shrugs off.
MacRoberts lands an uppercut.
MacRoberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents a body shot from MacRoberts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McDonald!
An out of breath Doug McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozzie Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel misses with a hook to the body
and Castillo counters with a three punch combo that has Rommel backing up. Rommel nods at Castillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rommel misses with a low kick.
Rommel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Castillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rommel.
Rommel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rommel misses with a wild body shot.
Rommel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but Rommel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rommel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rommel.
Rommel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel working the head and body with strikes.
Rommel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Rommel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet.
Rommel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rommel lands a nice short elbow.
Castillo is trying to escape back to his feet but Rommel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rommel is chipping away with strikes.
Castillo pushes Rommel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rommel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rommel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castillo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rommel trying to control the position but Castillo is working away.
Rommel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rommel working the strikes but Castillo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Castillo pushes Rommel off but Rommel dives into side control.
Rommel decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rommel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rommel tries to clinch up but Castillo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
Rommel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rommel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo slips under a jab from Rommel.
Castillo moves away from the strike by Rommel.
Rommel throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rommel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rommel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rommel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rommel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rommel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Rommel throws a head kick but Castillo moves out of range.
Rommel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rommel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramstein Rommel 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.
Castillo lands a slapping body shot.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rommel shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rommel rushes Castillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castillo tries to break free but Rommel pushes him back against the cage.
Rommel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozzie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramstein Rommel.
Castillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rommel fails with a takedown attempt.
Rommel throws a solid leg kick but Castillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rommel.
Castillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rommel.
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Rommel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rommel tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Castillo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rommel.
Castillo connects with a single shot there.
Castillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Rommel's head.
Castillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rommel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
Rommel lands a slapping body shot.
Rommel is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rommel lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rommel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
Castillo throws a right and a left that Rommel avoids nicely.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rommel misses with a takedown attempt - Castillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rommel tries to clinch up.
Rommel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Rommel jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well.
Rommel misses with an uppercut
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rommel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Rommel.
Rommel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel digs a good body shot into Castillo's ribs.
Rommel lands a slapping body shot.
Castillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castillo is looking to stand up but Rommel isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rommel.
Castillo wants to stand but Rommel is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rommel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rommel controls the pace.
Rommel prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.
Rommel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillo wants to stand but Rommel is controlling the position.
Rommel throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramstein Rommel has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramstein Rommel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rommel is looking to clinch.
Rommel misses the jab.
Rommel wants to clinch.
Rommel rushes Castillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rommel manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rommel misses the target.
Rommel looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Rommel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Rommel.
Castillo lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel works the jab nicely.
Rommel misses with a looping left.
Rommel thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Rommel tries to close the distance and clinch but Castillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rommel is looking to clinch.
Rommel shoots in looking for a takedown. Castillo tries to sprawl out of it but Rommel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rommel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rommel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo is looking to stand up but Rommel isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramstein Rommel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rommel is controlling him.
Rommel trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozzie Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rommel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rommel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rommel is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rommel has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ramstein Rommel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rommel shoots in and drives through. Castillo sprawls well.
Rommel shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ozzie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramstein Rommel.
Rommel throws an off balance right hand
and Castillo counters with a left and a right that stings Rommel.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rommel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castillo checks a leg kick.
Castillo avoids the head kick by Rommel.
Rommel lands a jab to the head.
Rommel is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Rommel misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Rommel misses its intended target.
Rommel misses with a low kick.
Castillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rommel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rommel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramstein Rommel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rommel 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramstein Rommel!
A relieved looking Ramstein Rommel 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes into the arena with Ice cube - It Takes A Nation blaring out of the sound system. Mlodzinski has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Adam Mlodzinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mlodzinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wentworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mlodzinski has his takedown stuffed
and Wentworth counters with a two punch combo.
Wentworth scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wentworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mlodzinski, right into the meat.
Mlodzinski has a takedown stuffed.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but Mlodzinski avoids it.
Wentworth tries to bum rush Mlodzinski with a series of wild strikes but Mlodzinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Mlodzinski avoids them all with ease.
Wentworth is looking to land body kicks.
Mlodzinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Wentworth feints a jab promting Mlodzinski to slip. Wentworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mlodzinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mlodzinski dodges the punch combination from Wentworth.
Mlodzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mlodzinski shoots and misses
and Wentworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth gets caught flat footed, as Mlodzinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mlodzinski postures up in Wentworth's guard and throws a big left but Wentworth blocks it.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Mlodzinski is having none of it.
Mlodzinski with a nice head shot there.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet but Mlodzinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mlodzinski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mlodzinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mlodzinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Wentworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mlodzinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
Mlodzinski looks for a takedown but Wentworth sprawls well.
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!
Mlodzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mlodzinski under the eye.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mlodzinski has his takedown stuffed
and Wentworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wentworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mlodzinski.
Wentworth misses the jab.
Wentworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mlodzinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mlodzinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Mlodzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mlodzinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wentworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mlodzinski looking to score a takedown here. Wentworth is defending well but Mlodzinski drives through and ends up in Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mlodzinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wentworth counters with a nice body kick.
Mlodzinski looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wentworth.
Mlodzinski shoots in for a takedown but Wentworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wentworth works Mlodzinski's body with a nice hook.
Mlodzinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wentworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mlodzinski is defended easily by Wentworth.
Jab from Wentworth.
Mlodzinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Mlodzinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlodzinski also avoids with ease.
Mlodzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Josh Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mlodzinski avoids a kick to the body.
Mlodzinski lands a leg kick that knocks Wentworth off balance momentarily.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mlodzinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mlodzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wentworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mlodzinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wentworth sprawls well. Wentworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mlodzinski gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth throws a combination. Mlodzinski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl out of it but Mlodzinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wentworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mlodzinski circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Josh Wentworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wentworth jabs Mlodzinski right on the nose. Mlodzinski blinks but takes it well.
Mlodzinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mlodzinski is defended easily by Wentworth.
Mlodzinski misses with a takedown attempt
and Wentworth counters with a three punch combo that has Mlodzinski backing up. Mlodzinski nods at Wentworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Josh Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Wentworth fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mlodzinski is defended easily by Wentworth.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mlodzinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wentworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mlodzinski has a takedown stuffed.
Wentworth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wentworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski closes the distance and clinches up with Wentworth, looking for a takedown. Mlodzinski pushes Wentworth against the cage but Wentworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Josh Wentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Mlodzinski is breathing heavily.
Mlodzinski blocks a leg kick.
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Mlodzinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mlodzinski fails to land the takedown.
Mlodzinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mlodzinski checks a low kick from Wentworth.
Wentworth scores with a three punch combo!
Mlodzinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wentworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Mlodzinski shoots in.
Mlodzinski throws a leg kick but Wentworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Mlodzinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlodzinski also avoids with ease.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wentworth is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
Wentworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Mlodzinski avoids nicely.
Mlodzinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wentworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mlodzinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Wentworth sprawls well. He's pushed Mlodzinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mlodzinski fails with the takedown
and Wentworth counters with a three punch combo that has Mlodzinski backing up. Mlodzinski nods at Wentworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Mlodzinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Wentworth. Those never looked like landing.
Mlodzinski takes one on the button.
Wentworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mlodzinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mlodzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wentworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mlodzinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentworth is fending him off so far but Mlodzinski persists. Nope, Wentworth circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski takes one to the side of the head.
Wentworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wentworth!
Mlodzinski clinches.
Mlodzinski misses with a knee strike.
Mlodzinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mlodzinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wentworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mlodzinski can't get the takedown.
Mlodzinski prevents Wentworth from breaking the clinch.
Wentworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wentworth throws a nice looking combination but Mlodzinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wentworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentworth wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Mlodzinski blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski slips a jab and a cross from Wentworth.
Wentworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wentworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wentworth throws a nice looking combination but Mlodzinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wentworth looks to land a combination but Mlodzinski avoids it well.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Mlodzinski avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wentworth!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mlodzinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wentworth, pushing him back against the cage.
Wentworth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mlodzinski.
Wentworth prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wentworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mlodzinski pushes Wentworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Mlodzinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mlodzinski drags the fight down to the ground.
Mlodzinski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wentworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wentworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mlodzinski shoots in but Wentworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Wentworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlodzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josh Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
Wentworth scores with a head kick.
Wentworth feints a jab promting Mlodzinski to slip. Wentworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mlodzinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wentworth throws a low kick, looking for Mlodzinski's leg but Mlodzinski calmly moves out of range.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth checks a leg kick.
A combination from Wentworth does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mlodzinski is in Wentworth's guard.
Mlodzinski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wentworth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mlodzinski working the body and head with strikes.
Wentworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mlodzinski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mlodzinski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mlodzinski prevents Wentworth from escaping the position.
Mlodzinski scoring with punches and elbows.
Wentworth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlodzinski prevents Wentworth from escaping the position.
Adam Mlodzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Mlodzinski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mlodzinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wentworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mlodzinski lands a few punches from side control.
Mlodzinski working the ground and pound.
Wentworth is pushing Mlodzinski's head away, looking to escape. Mlodzinski manages to hold on to the position though.
Wentworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mlodzinski cracks Wentworth with a big right hand but Wentworth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mlodzinski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wentworth down.
Mlodzinski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wentworth some visible discomfort.
Mlodzinski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wentworth parries the strikes from Mlodzinski easily there. Mlodzinski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wentworth to escape.
Wentworth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Mlodzinski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mlodzinski working the ground and pound.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet but Mlodzinski drags him back down.
Mlodzinski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mlodzinski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wentworth looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mlodzinski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wentworth is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mlodzinski lets go of the hold and Wentworth can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Mlodzinski!
A victorious Adam Mlodzinski 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy Of Gold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kimble counters with a left to the body.
Destroyer has his takedown stuffed
and Kimble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destroyer with a poor takedown
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Kimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Destroyer.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but Kimble circles away easily
and Kimble counters with an inside leg kick.
Kimble is looking to slow Destroyer down with leg kicks.
Kimble jabs at Destroyer's body.
Destroyer misses with a takedown
letting Kimble counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimble misses with a right hand
and Destroyer moves into the clinch.
Kimble stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kimble.
Destroyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Kimble manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimble.
Kimble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimble circles away.
Destroyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kimble tries to score with a low kick but Destroyer moves his leg out of the way.
Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Destroyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kimble counters with a stiff right hand.
Destroyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kimble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Destroyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joe Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer slips under a jab.
Kimble throws a nice outside leg kick.
Destroyer shoots and misses
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Destroyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Destroyer has his takedown stuffed
and Kimble counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimble throws a leg kick but Destroyer checks it.
Destroyer misses with a takedown
and Kimble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destroyer thinking.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Kimble, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Kimble against the cage but Kimble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destroyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Destroyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Destroyer's guard! Nice work there by Kimble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer controlling the position.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimble is one step ahead there.
Kimble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble dominated that round.
That's time! Kimble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kimble looks to land a right hand but Destroyer moved out of range.
Kimble throws the left hand but Destroyer avoids the punch easily.
Kimble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Destroyer. That did some damage!
Kimble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kimble misses with a leg kick
and Destroyer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimble trying to control here.
Destroyer is trying to control. Kimble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Kimble is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Destroyer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimble counters with a straight right hand.
Kimble misses with a lunging right hand
so Destroyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kimble 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.
Destroyer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kimble is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Destroyer, into his guard.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Destroyer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimble has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer wants to control but Kimble postures up.
Destroyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimble is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Destroyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to control but Kimble postures up.
Destroyer is trying to improve his position.
Kimble trying to control the position but Destroyer is working away.
Destroyer tries to bench press Kimble off him but Kimble keeps the position.
Destroyer sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble works his way into side control.
Destroyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Destroyer wants to control but Kimble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Destroyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer has his feet on Kimble's thighs here. He's pushed Kimble off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kimble screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Hollyfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paris. On his way into the cage it seems that Benjamin Belleville has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benjamin Belleville seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
153 lbs
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belleville bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollyfield wants to clinch
and Belleville counters with a stiff right hand.
Belleville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belleville counters by moving into the clinch.
Belleville lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollyfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch but Belleville improves position.
Hollyfield keeps control of Belleville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield tries to throw a body punch but Belleville avoids it by throwing Hollyfield back against the cage.
Hollyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Belleville lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belleville stopping the sweep attempt from Hollyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville is fighting to break Hollyfield's control of his arms but Hollyfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belleville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belleville with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belleville trying to control but Hollyfield is working from the bottom.
Hollyfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belleville manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville 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.
Belleville is working hard here to advance position.
Hollyfield wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving.
Belleville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollyfield defends well.
Belleville has his foot on Hollyfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollyfield works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville pushes a forearm under Hollyfield's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hollyfield is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Benjamin Belleville 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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