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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Cartright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Cartright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartright blocks a leg kick.
Cartright staying out of range there.
Rocket closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartright quickly recovers to half guard.
Cartright has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rocket is on him like a limpet, forcing Cartright back against the cage.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Cartright blocks an uppercut.
Rocket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartright.
Cartright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocket throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket tries to work over Cartright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartright is trying to break free.
Cartright has Rocket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocket lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Rocket.
It looks like Ben Cartright has been cut.
Cartright wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocket won't allow it.
Cartright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Cartright avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocket fails to land.
Rocket misses with some punches.
Rocket works on Cartright's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocket throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartright is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket lands with a left to the head.
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Rocket.
Rocket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartright is rocked!
Rocket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Cartright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocket lands a big right hand that drops Cartright! The killer instinct kicks in and Rocket finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rocket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rocket!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manong Emong I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gray Vick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong I!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick misses with a hook.
Emong I misses with a body shot.
Emong I ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Vick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emong I.
Vick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emong I wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vick staying out of range there.
Emong I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
Good exchange - Emong I coming out on top.
Vick ducks under a wild hook from Emong I.
Emong I comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Emong I has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decent striking displayed by Vick there.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but Emong I shows good takedown defense.
Vick is looking to clinch.
Vick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emong I.
Vick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emong I.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emong I misses with a straight left.
Manong Emong I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emong I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vick.
Vick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emong I.
Vick has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Emong I.
Vick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emong I.
Emong I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emong I lands a shoulder strike.
Emong I with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emong I has him pressed against the cage.
Emong I tries to land a knee to the head but Vick blocks with his arms.
A short left from Emong I.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emong I lands a nice uppercut.
Vick misses with the head strike.
Emong I looking to throw knees to the head but Vick is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick jumps guard but Emong I turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emong I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emong I misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emong I just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emong I blocks an uppercut.
Vick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emong I smiles and moves away.
Donk. Emong I catches Vick right on the button with a cross.
Emong I connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emong I walks into a straight right hand from Vick.
Emong I on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emong I.
Emong I lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emong I.
Vick wants to clinch.
Emong I cracks Vick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emong I throws a jab when Vick was well out of range.
A combination from Emong I does no damage.
Emong I gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vick lands with a straight right. Emong I didn't see that one coming.
Vick wants to clinch up but Emong I keeps it at a distance.
Emong I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vick manages to avoid it.
Vick just misses with a punch to the body.
Vick throws a hook to the side of Emong I's head but Emong I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vick misses with a straight left.
Vick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emong I throws a right hand that Vick ducks under and follows up with a left that Vick also avoids with ease.
Emong I throws a big shot that misses.
Emong I missing with a left hand there. Vick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emong I lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emong I misses with a two punch combination.
Vick lands with a nice combination. Emong I backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Manong Emong I has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vick Rushes Emong I and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Emong I is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vick Piles on the pressure and Emong I crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Vick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Baskerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskerville's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God Save the Queen. Henry Baskerville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Baskerville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Dino!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskerville keeps the fight on the outside.
Baskerville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dino.
We've been informed that Dino has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baskerville lands a nice shot to the body.
Baskerville takes a swing at Dino's ribcage but misses.
Dino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baskerville moves out of range of the body kick from Dino.
Baskerville rushes Dino and presses him up against the cage.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baskerville tries for a takedown but Dino manages to get underhooks.
Dino lands a nice knee to the body.
Dino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dino misses with a knee strike.
Dino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baskerville blocks it with crossed arms.
Baskerville drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dino misses with a knee to the head.
Dino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baskerville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baskerville blocks it with crossed arms.
Dino lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Henry Baskerville has been cut.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Dino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dino misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baskerville.
Baskerville tightens his grip and picks Dino up, before dumping him to the ground. Dino manages to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baskerville is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baskerville is standing up over Dino. Dino looks to escape but Baskerville dives into side control.
Baskerville in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Baskerville!
A very excited looking Henry Baskerville 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manong Emong Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong Ii!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emong Ii tries to clinch up but Vines circles away and keeps his distance.
Vines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emong Ii.
Emong Ii tests Vines's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emong Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emong Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vines paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vines takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emong Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vines feints and as Emong Ii raises his hands in defense, Vines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vines 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.
Emong Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vines.
Emong Ii wants to stand up but Vines is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vines slips nicely into half guard.
Vines passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emong Ii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vines lands a big shot there that rocks Emong Ii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vines postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Emong Ii badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vines around the waist but Vines pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vines is the winner by TKO! Vines jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Vines!
Gary Vines seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovlla Joikhaaja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Farmery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farmery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joikhaaja is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery is pushing down on Joikhaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joikhaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Farmery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farmery is looking for a kimura but Joikhaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farmery to get the leverage.
Farmery is looking for a kimura here.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery postures up.
Joikhaaja manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there.
Joikhaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farmery trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Farmery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farmery won't allow Joikhaaja to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing Farmery from controlling successfully.
Joikhaaja wants to control the position but Farmery says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is looking for a kimura but Joikhaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farmery to get the leverage.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farmery wants to take a breather but Joikhaaja is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Joikhaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Joikhaaja is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joikhaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farmery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farmery wants to work for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farmery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joikhaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farmery is thwarting Joikhaaja's attempts to control the position.
Farmery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Joikhaaja is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joikhaaja is just riding it out for now. Farmery eventually gives up the hold.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja controlling the position well.
Joikhaaja trying to hold on to Farmery's head to control him but Farmery postures up.
Farmery is working for a kimura but Joikhaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Farmery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joikhaaja defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja gets full guard.
Farmery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joikhaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joikhaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joikhaaja!
Joikhaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joikhaaja is putting a hurting on Farmery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farmery tries to bench press Joikhaaja off him but Joikhaaja keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery prevents Joikhaaja from improving position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja throws a strike aimed at the side of Farmery's head but Farmery avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Farmery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joikhaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farmery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joikhaaja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja is trying to keep Farmery in close.
Joikhaaja thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kai Farmery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farmery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery has gone for a leg lock! Joikhaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farmery's guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Farmery trying to control the position here.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farmery has his hands on Joikhaaja's head, controlling the position.
Farmery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Farmery manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Farmery thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joikhaaja working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery looking to secure an arm triangle but Joikhaaja defends it well.
Farmery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joikhaaja is surviving well by controlling Farmery's body position as best he can.
Joikhaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farmery throws some wild stikes that Joikhaaja manages to avoid easily.
Farmery working for a submission but Joikhaaja is keeping him at bay.
Joikhaaja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farmery.
Joikhaaja wants to hold on but Farmery pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery goes for an armbar but Joikhaaja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Farmery keeps moving.
Joikhaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farmery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farmery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farmery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joikhaaja defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Farmery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Joikhaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Farmery sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joikhaaja dives in and grabs Farmery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farmery pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
Ovlla Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farmery counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farmery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joikhaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to bench press Farmery off him but Farmery keeps the position.
Farmery is trying to get an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is defending well.
Joikhaaja gets back to half guard.
Farmery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Joikhaaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Farmery is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joikhaaja is on top in guard.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Farmery's brow.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Farmery has Joikhaaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Farmery keeps moving.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Farmery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Farmery!
Joikhaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joikhaaja looking to control.
Farmery trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Farmery tries to pass.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farmery slips nicely into half guard.
Farmery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery wants to work for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joikhaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Farmery is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja is really struggling to control Farmery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ovlla Joikhaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Farmery is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joikhaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joikhaaja has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja postures up in Farmery's guard and throws a big left but Farmery blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Farmery.
I've got Farmery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Farmery!
Our winner, Kai Farmery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Lola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobert Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Lola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot has Lola up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kulot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulot.
Lola looks winded!
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Lola won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
Lola takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Oscar Lola has been cut.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Lola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lola's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kulot obliges.
Kulot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Lola won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot is working Lola over against the cage.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Lola won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lola's face.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Kulot.
Kulot lands a nice knee to the body.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulot.
Kulot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Kulot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kulot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kulot obliges.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulot.
Kulot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lola takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Kulot.
Kulot managing to block the knees to the body from Lola.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulot.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Lola's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Kulot.
Kulot landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Kulot.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kulot.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kulot.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lola avoids it.
Kulot misses with a knee strike.
Lola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobert Kulot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Lola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulot throws a head kick but Lola moves out of range.
Lola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kulot's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kulot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lola stands up over Kulot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kulot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lola is controlling him.
Lola advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kulot some visible discomfort.
Lola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lola trying to control the position but Kulot is working away.
Lola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lola working the ground and pound from side control.
Kulot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lola on the ground.
Lola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kulot some visible discomfort.
Lola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulot dodges the ground and pound from Lola.
Lola working the body and head with strikes.
Lola lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Lola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lola prevents Kulot from escaping the position.
Lola cracks Kulot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kulot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kulot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Lola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lola tries for a kimura but Kulot is defending well.
Kulot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lola is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lola grinds an elbow into Kulot's temple.
Lola is trying to get an arm triangle but Kulot is defending well.
Lola stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulot throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Lola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Lola'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!
Kulot throws a head kick that half lands.
Lola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Lola.
Kulot looks to score with a jab to the body but Lola is just out of range.
Kulot lands the left hand.
Kulot lands a lovely overhand right.
Kulot looks to land a left hand but Lola moved out of range nicely.
Kulot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lola wants to land a leg kick but Kulot is out of range.
Kulot stuffs the takedown attempt from Lola. Lola gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Kulot.
Lola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulot stuns Lola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot throws a hook but Lola avoids it easily.
Kulot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kulot lands a nice knee to the body.
Kulot prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Knees to the body from Kulot.
Jobert Kulot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Kulot.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lola's face.
Kulot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Lola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jobert Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Lola.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lola scores with a hook to the body.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Lola's ribcage.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Lola blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lola can't find room to land a body shot as Kulot controls the action.
Lola tries a body shot but Kulot blocks it.
Lola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kulot smiles and moves away.
Lola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Lola won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jobert Kulot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobert Kulot!
Jobert Kulot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Lahm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julian Lahm!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahm throws a series of punches but Powders avoids them all with ease.
Powders shoots for a double leg takedown but Lahm sprawls well. He's pushed Powders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powders seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Powders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lahm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powders 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.
Powders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lahm is keeping the position for now.
Lahm wants to stand up but Powders is controlling him.
Powders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lahm dives on top into guard.
Powders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahm.
Lahm stands up over Powders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lahm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lahm throwing strikes but missing.
Lahm won't allow Powders to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powders is looking for a triangle but Lahm pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lahm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders 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.
Powders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lahm has picked Powders up and slammed him! Powders can't keep hold of the triangle and Lahm manages to pass to side control!
Powders sneaks back into half guard.
Powders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lahm scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna inform me that Lahm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lahm winds up and cracks Powders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lahm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Lahm is working Powders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lahm postures up and lands a big shot to Powders's brow.
Lahm wants to pass the guard but Powders is keeping the position.
Powders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lahm lands a couple of elbows.
Lahm cracks Powders with a solid left hand.
Powders is rocked!
Lahm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powders working for a triangle but Lahm defends it easily.
Lahm with a nice head shot there.
Powders has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lahm doesn't defend quickly enough and Powders has managed to lock this one up! Can Lahm escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Powders on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Powders!
An out of breath Will Powders 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Fonta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Fonta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Barclay is just out of range.
Fonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barclay.
We've been informed that Fonta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fonta checks a low kick from Barclay.
Barclay throws a leg kick which misses Fonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Fonta tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Fonta.
Barclay lands a nice looking body kick.
Barclay dodges the punch combination from Fonta.
Barclay scores with a spinning back kick!
Barclay connects with a leg kick. Fonta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fonta looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fonta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barclay. Barclay obviously looking to wear him down.
Fonta throws a hook but Barclay avoids it easily.
Fonta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barclay.
Barclay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fonta if he has to take too many more of those.
Fonta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barclay lands a big head kick that sends Fonta tumbling to the mat! Barclay takes a step backwards and waves Fonta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fonta is rocked!
It looks like Miles Fonta has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barclay.
Fonta is still on wobbly legs! Can Barclay finish him?
Barclay looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Barclay backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Fonta's temple! It sends Fonta violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Barclay celebrates and the doctors try to help Fonta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Andy Barclay!
Andy Barclay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Pans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer has chosen Smells Like A Freakshow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Pans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pans slips a jab from Tischer.
Tischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tischer misses with a hook.
Pans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tischer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pans slips under a jab from Tischer.
Pans throws a looping overhand right but Tischer ducks down to avoid it.
Tischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Pans. Beautiful body shot.
Pans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Tischer misses.
Tischer avoids the body shot from Pans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tischer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pans shoots in but no luck this time.
Tischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pans.
Pans cracks Tischer with a good jab.
Tischer throws a head kick that misses.
Tischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pans looks to throw the jab but Tischer is out of range.
Tischer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tischer 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.
Pans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tischer moves away.
Tischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tischer throws a good cross that connects.
Pans moves to clinch but Tischer breaks away
and Tischer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tischer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pans avoids the head kick by Tischer.
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!
Tischer throws a right hand that Pans ducks under and follows up with a left that Pans also avoids with ease.
Tischer throws a sloppy head kick and Pans moves out of range easily.
Tischer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tischer wants it to stay on the feet.
Tischer lands a high kick!
Tischer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pans.
Tischer looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tischer avoids the body shot from Pans.
Marcus Tischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pans fails to land with a series of punches.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tischer.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Pans both land. Nice combination.
Tischer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tischer misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Pans's head coaches at Rift Fighting Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischer trying to hold on to Pans's head to control him but Pans postures up.
Pans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pans slips a nice elbow through Tischer's hands, connecting with Tischer's forehead.
Pans is trying to control. Tischer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Tischer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tischer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pans drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tischer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tischer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tischer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Pans does no damage.
Tischer throws a head kick but Pans moves out of range.
Pans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tischer.
A head kick misses from Tischer.
A telegraphed right hand from Tischer misses the target.
Pans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pans.
Pans gets a takedown into half guard.
Tischer has hold of Pans's hands but Pans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pans lands strikes from half guard.
Pans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tischer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pans.
Pans postures up in Tischer's guard and throws a big left but Tischer blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pans working some strikes from top position.
Tischer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tischer has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pans wants to control from the top but Tischer keeps moving.
Pans stops Tischer from standing up.
Mike Pans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans connects with a couple of short punches.
Tischer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pans connects with a couple of short punches.
Pans working some strikes from top position.
Pans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pans stands and throws Tischer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pans is looking to take a break and control but Tischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tischer to see if he's OK.
Tischer is looking for a sweep.
Pans controlling the position.
Pans scoring with punches from side control.
Pans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tischer is avoiding damage well.
Tischer regains half guard.
Pans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tischer defending well though.
Pans working over Tischer with some ground and pound. Tischer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pans is keen to just control but Tischer is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pans.
Pans thows a huge punch but Tischer dodges it nicely.
Tischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Tischer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
Pans 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.
Pans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tischer sees it coming and defends easily.
Pans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tischer trying to control but Pans postures up.
Tischer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tischer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pans drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
Tischer trying to hold on to Pans's head to control him but Pans postures up.
Pans working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pans fails to land with a series of punches.
Tischer misses with a two punch combination.
Marcus Tischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tischer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tischer has hold of Pans's hands but Pans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tischer is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tischer can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tischer trying to hold on to Pans's head to control him but Pans postures up.
Tischer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Pans drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
Pans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tischer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tischer is still in real trouble! Can Pans finish him?
Pans trying to control from half guard but Tischer is working away.
Pans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pans working over Tischer with some ground and pound. Tischer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pans is just content to waste time from the top position. Tischer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pans connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tischer has momentary wrist control but Pans slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pans trying to control but Tischer is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pans wants to control from the top but Tischer keeps moving.
Tischer seems to have recovered his senses.
Tischer wants to stand and escape but Pans is having none of it.
Tischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pans distracts Tischer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pans works over Tischer with some ground and pound from guard.
Pans trying to control but Tischer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pans controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tischer has control of Pans's left arm, preventing Pans from doing any damage.
Pans stands and throws Tischer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tischer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tischer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pans connects with a decent elbow.
Pans wants to control for a moment but Tischer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pans stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans trying to control the action but Tischer is working from the bottom.
Pans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tischer wants to control but Pans is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pans connects with a nice short shot to Tischer's temple.
Pans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tischer can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pans winds up and cracks Tischer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Pans.
Pans is looking to take a break and control but Tischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pans drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pans moves away.
Pans is looking to clinch but Tischer is avoiding it.
Pans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Pans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tischer gets back to half guard.
Pans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tischer wants to control but Pans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pans trying to control the action but Tischer is working from the bottom.
Pans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tischer is trying to control but can't.
Pans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tischer is staying active underneath Pans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tischer to regain full guard.
Pans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pans cracks Tischer with a solid left hand.
Tischer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tischer is trying to keep Pans in close.
Pans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pans postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tischer covers up, he's hurt! Pans keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pans and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pans can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Pans!
Mike Pans retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Pans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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