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HFC 43 - Abaddon vs Rocket PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickie Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickie Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert tries to sprawl but Bisping drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bisping passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert is looking to improve his position but Bisping isn't that keen on the idea.
Bisping wants to control the pace but Lambert is squirming around nicely.
Bisping fails to move to back control.
Bisping moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lambert has worked his arm free - good work by Lambert!
Bisping has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping has control of Lambert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lambert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lambert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lambert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lambert and Bisping has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lambert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bisping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bisping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bisping wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambert, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lambert is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lambert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bisping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lambert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lambert sees it coming and defends easily.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert with a nice cross.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Bisping looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambert is fending him off so far but Bisping persists. Nope, Lambert circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lambert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lambert has a hand on Bisping's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bisping takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lambert is squirming around, avoiding Bisping's attempts to control the action.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
Bisping trying to control but Lambert is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lambert is in real trouble.
Bisping is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lambert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bisping has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lambert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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!
Bisping has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lambert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bisping looking for the choke from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lambert trying to control the hands but Bisping won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lambert goes for a double leg but Bisping avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bisping continues to drive forward.
Bisping wants a takedown but no success here.
Bisping is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bisping changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rickie Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bisping has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Bisping closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambert quickly recovers to half guard.
Lambert trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert tries to kick Bisping off but Bisping keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambert tries to roll over but Bisping keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Rickie Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bisping is trying to control. Lambert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is stalling here. Lambert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bisping seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lambert working away.
Lambert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bisping is avoiding damage well.
Lambert tries to get to his feet but Bisping is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lambert in his guard.
Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Lambert wants to stand and escape but instead Bisping has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.
Michael Bisping is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bisping thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping stands and throws Lambert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert is not content to let Bisping control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bisping 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
An out of breath Michael Bisping 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (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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277 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Rashid Naji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naji throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Naji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis throws a series of punches but Naji avoids them all with ease.
Naji misses the jab.
Naji shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Naji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naji is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Naji is standing up over Davis. Davis looks to escape but Naji dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji is working for a submission of some sort.
Naji missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naji stalling away here and it's allowed Davis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Naji is proving a slippery customer.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naji is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Naji postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Naji passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naji.
Naji 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.
Naji is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naji lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Naji has control of the leg.
Naji is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Naji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naji is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Naji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Naji sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Naji trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Naji sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Naji there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Naji landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naji throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Naji.
Davis gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rashid Naji dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naji walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Naji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naji gets slowly back to his feet.
Naji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naji.
Naji takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Naji throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Naji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji throws out a powerful jab.
Naji moves out of range of the strikes.
Naji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Naji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis wants to clinch up but Naji keeps it at a distance.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naji misses with a looping left.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis clobbers Naji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naji ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Naji throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Naji's head but Naji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naji throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Naji misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Naji misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Naji!
Naji manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naji is trying to get back to full guard.
Naji works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abdul Rashid Naji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Naji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naji trying to control the position.
Naji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis stands up from Naji's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Naji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naji there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Naji as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naji.
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Naji.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naji looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naji closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Naji working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
Naji taking a break here but Davis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Naji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naji tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji is controlling the pace.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naji.
Naji misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Naji throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naji throws a big elbow that misses.
Naji passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naji looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Naji is controlling him well.
Naji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Naji sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naji.
Naji missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naji controlling the pace.
Naji is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naji takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abdul Rashid Naji has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Naji digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naji closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Naji.
The strikes coming from Naji are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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!
Naji is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
Naji working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Naji tries to advance to mount but Davis instead regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rashid Naji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naji has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rashid Naji!
A relieved looking Abdul Rashid Naji 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Salnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryusaki Yagami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryusaki Yagami was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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186 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitri Salnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryusaki Yagami!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salnik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yagami actively working from the bottom here.
Yagami looking for submissions off his back.
Yagami tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Salnik has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Salnik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yagami can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Salnik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yagami keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yagami slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Salnik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yagami with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yagami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Salnik connects with a nice short shot to Yagami's temple.
Yagami looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Salnik pushes past his half guard into mount!
Salnik 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.
Salnik postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yagami badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Salnik around the waist but Salnik pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Salnik is the winner by TKO! Salnik jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Salnik!
Dmitri Salnik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Lepikhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Vines is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Lepikhin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepikhin misses with a hook
and Vines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lepikhin won't be happy with that.
Vines tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lepikhin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vines.
Vines is putting a hurting on Lepikhin here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Mikhail Lepikhin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vines grinds an elbow into Lepikhin's temple.
Lepikhin is looking to reverse the position.
Lepikhin keeps trying to improve his position.
Lepikhin manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Vines.
Lepikhin taking some punishment here, with Vines in his half guard.
Lepikhin is rocked!
Vines is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lepikhin is still in real trouble! Can Vines finish him?
Lepikhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vines pulls his head out easily.
Vines 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.
Lepikhin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vines scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vines drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vines jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vines with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vines gets to his feet and stands over Lepikhin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lepikhin felt that one! Vines unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lepikhin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Vines!
Our winner, Gary Vines, 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 Miles Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Demaestri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demaestri pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
Demaestri tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Paul lands a right hand.
Paul is looking to break free of the clinch but Demaestri has double underhooks.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
Demaestri scores with a knee to the head.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Paul.
Paul avoiding damage as Demaestri throws knees to the body.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri looks winded!
Paul can't find room to land a body shot as Demaestri controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Paul.
A frustrated look appears on Paul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demaestri blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul breaks the clinch.
Paul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Claudio Demaestri 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!
Paul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Demaestri back to the cage. Paul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demaestri manages to avoid it.
Demaestri moves out of range as Paul strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demaestri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demaestri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Demaestri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demaestri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Demaestri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demaestri wants to clinch but Paul slips to the side
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
Demaestri moves into the clinch.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paul is trying to push Demaestri away but Demaestri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but Paul blocks with his arms.
Paul lands a nice uppercut.
Paul is trying to push Demaestri away but Demaestri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by Demaestri.
Paul wants to get back to striking at distance but Demaestri won't allow it.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Paul.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but Paul blocks with his arms.
Demaestri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul breaks the clinch.
Paul scores with a nice head shot.
Paul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demaestri momentarily.
Paul cracks Demaestri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paul has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Demaestri to stand back up!
Demaestri is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Paul. Demaestri falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Paul!
An out of breath Miles Paul 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 Gordon Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummidge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Gummidge throws a shot to the body.
Gummidge darts in and clinches Gabriel up against the cage.
Gummidge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gummidge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gummidge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gummidge preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gummidge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying to keep Gummidge in close.
Gummidge controlling from the top position.
Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gummidge 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.
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gummidge trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gummidge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gabriel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gordon Gummidge just wasn't active enough.
Gummidge jabs Gabriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge scores with the left hand. Gabriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Gabriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gummidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gummidge lands a nice looking body shot.
Gummidge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gabriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gummidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabriel.
Gummidge lands a leg kick that knocks Gabriel off balance momentarily.
Gummidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gabriel looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge jabs Gabriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gummidge sizes up Gabriel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gummidge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gummidge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Gummidge.
Gummidge works Gabriel's body with a nice hook.
Gummidge drops Gabriel with a big left hand! Gabriel is injured, injured bad! Gummidge jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Gummidge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Powders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aslak Joikhaaja's chin.
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27
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Powders tries for a takedown but Joikhaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joikhaaja throws the kick towards the body but Powders avoids it.
Joikhaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Powders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joikhaaja pulls his head out easily.
Joikhaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Powders has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powders is trying desperately to improve position.
Joikhaaja landing strikes from the mount and Powders is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja working the ground and pound effectively.
Powders working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Powders can't escape the position.
Powders 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.
Powders moves into full guard.
Powders keeping moving, preventing Joikhaaja from controlling successfully.
Powders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joikhaaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Joikhaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powders is keeping the position for now.
Powders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joikhaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joikhaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joikhaaja controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Powders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of digs.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Powders keeps moving.
Powders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joikhaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Powders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powders has his foot on Joikhaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joikhaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja works over Powders with some ground and pound from guard.
Joikhaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joikhaaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powders's head.
Joikhaaja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Powders with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joikhaaja wants to hold on but Powders pushes him away.
Joikhaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja tries to hold on but Powders pushes him away.
Joikhaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Powders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Powders swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Powders!
Will Powders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha Male for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Fonta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like A Freakshow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Fonta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tischer throws a leg kick but Fonta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tischer ducks under a wild hook from Fonta.
Fonta looks to land a left hand but Tischer moved out of range nicely.
Fonta misses with a hook. Tischer ducked under it nicely.
Fonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tischer walks into a jab.
Tischer stuns Fonta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fonta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tischer avoids the body shot from Fonta.
Tischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tischer.
Fonta lands a nice looking body shot.
Fonta avoids the body shot from Tischer.
Good work by Fonta as he checks the leg kick.
Tischer moves out of range as Fonta strikes.
Fonta lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fonta counters with a three punch combo that has Tischer backing up. Tischer nods at Fonta to acknowledge the strikes.
Tischer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fonta takes a step back to recover.
Tischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fonta avoids the body shot from Tischer.
Fonta throws an off balance right hand
and Tischer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fonta throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tischer.
Fonta is trying to push Tischer away but Tischer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Tischer.
Tischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonta's efforts to push away.
Fonta misses with a body punch.
Tischer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Miles Fonta has been cut.
Tischer tries to work over Fonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fonta tries a body shot but Tischer blocks it.
Tischer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fonta can't find room to land a body shot as Tischer controls the action.
Fonta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonta blocks a body shot from Tischer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tischer lands a body punch.
Fonta is trying to force a seperation but Tischer has the dominant position.
Tischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fonta misses with the head strike.
Tischer misses with a punch to the body.
Fonta presses Tischer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tischer digs a right hand underneath Fonta's ribcage. Fonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fonta has a couple of punches blocked by Tischer.
Tischer blocks a body shot from Fonta.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Tischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tischer lands an elbow that stopped Fonta in his tracks for a moment.
Fonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tischer's elbow.
Tischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tischer prevents Fonta from breaking the clinch.
Fonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Tischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Tischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fonta blocks a body shot from Tischer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonta has a couple of punches blocked by Tischer.
Tischer lands an elbow just above Fonta 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Fonta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tischer tries to work over Fonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Tischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Fonta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tischer lands a body punch.
Tischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tischer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fonta's defenses.
Fonta wants to get back to striking at distance but Tischer won't allow it.
Fonta misses with a body punch.
Tischer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fonta's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tischer.
Tischer pushes Fonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tischer is leaning against Fonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tischer scores with a shot to the side of Fonta's head.
Fonta tries to work over Tischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tischer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tischer.
Tischer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tischer.
Tischer lands a damaging elbow.
Tischer lands an elbow that stopped Fonta in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Miles Fonta's cut even more.
Tischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tischer lands a shoulder strike.
Tischer lands a nice elbow.
Fonta is rocked!
Tischer is leaning against Fonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fonta is still on wobbly legs! Can Tischer finish him?
Tischer lands an elbow that stopped Fonta in his tracks for a moment.
Tischer blocks a body shot from Fonta.
Fonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fonta can't find room to land a body shot as Tischer controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Tischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fonta tries a body shot but Tischer blocks it.
Tischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fonta looks winded!
Tischer lands with a light punch inside.
Tischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Fonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Tischer.
Tischer creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Fonta! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tischer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Tischer!
Marcus Tischer 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 Henry Baskerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobert Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baskerville might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God Save the Queen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Baskerville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobert Kulot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot tries to close the distance and clinch but Baskerville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulot closes the distance and clinches.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Henry Baskerville has been cut.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baskerville misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulot misses with a knee strike.
Kulot lands with a right to the head.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Baskerville lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulot.
Baskerville is breathing heavily.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks it.
Kulot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baskerville misses with the head strike.
Kulot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulot scores with a shot to the side of Baskerville's head.
Baskerville misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Baskerville is rocked!
Kulot tries a body shot but Baskerville blocks it.
Oh Baskerville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Kulot scores a nice knee to the body.
Baskerville seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Baskerville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baskerville.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks it.
Kulot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Baskerville throws a head punch that misses.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Baskerville won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kulot.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks it.
Baskerville takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baskerville takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kulot misses with a knee strike.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baskerville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulot working Baskerville over with knees to the body.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baskerville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baskerville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot misses with the head strike.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Baskerville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kulot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baskerville.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Baskerville's ribcage.
Baskerville managing to block the knees to the body from Kulot.
Baskerville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baskerville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baskerville.
Kulot can't find room to land a body shot as Baskerville controls the action.
Baskerville has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
Kulot lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
Kulot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baskerville backwards.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baskerville backwards.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baskerville avoids it.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskerville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks it.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Baskerville throws a head punch that misses.
Kulot tries to work over Baskerville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot missing with knees to the body.
Baskerville misses with some punches.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Baskerville has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Baskerville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baskerville has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baskerville misses with some punches.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baskerville lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulot backwards.
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 Henry Baskerville's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Baskerville misses.
Kulot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baskerville throws a lazy right hand but Kulot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baskerville misses with a hook. Kulot ducked under it nicely.
Baskerville takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baskerville moves out of range of the leg kick from Kulot.
Baskerville throws an overhand right that lands on Kulot's shoulder, as Kulot tries to avoid the shot.
Kulot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baskerville blocks a head kick by Kulot.
Baskerville misses the jab.
Kulot is looking to clinch.
Baskerville with a jab.
Baskerville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulot moves away from the strike by Baskerville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulot misses with an uppercut.
Baskerville closes the distance and clinches.
Baskerville managing to block the knees to the body from Kulot.
Kulot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baskerville.
Kulot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baskerville's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baskerville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baskerville blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baskerville.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Kulot fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baskerville managing to block the knees to the body from Kulot.
Baskerville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baskerville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot is breathing heavily.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Henry Baskerville's cut is getting worse.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville misses with the head strike.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Kulot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baskerville is defending well for now.
Baskerville lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baskerville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Baskerville on the inside.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Baskerville misses with the head strike.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks it.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
A shot in the inside from Baskerville.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Jobert Kulot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Kulot tries to land knees in the clinch but Baskerville avoids the damage to the body.
Kulot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baskerville.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baskerville working aggressively here.
Kulot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baskerville.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Baskerville.
Baskerville lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Henry Baskerville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Baskerville's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Baskerville looks to throw the jab but Kulot is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baskerville.
Kulot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulot connects with a looping right hand.
Baskerville moves into the clinch successfully.
Baskerville lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baskerville misses with some punches.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baskerville has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kulot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baskerville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baskerville avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baskerville.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot trying to land knees to the body.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Kulot tries to land knees in the clinch but Baskerville avoids the damage to the body.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulot misses with the head strike.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baskerville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baskerville blocks it with crossed arms.
Baskerville avoiding damage as Kulot throws knees to the body.
Baskerville lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulot backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulot trying to land knees to the body.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks with his arms.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baskerville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Baskerville misses with a punch on the inside.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baskerville misses with some punches.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
Baskerville misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baskerville.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baskerville swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Baskerville's ribcage.
Baskerville avoiding damage as Kulot throws knees to the body.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baskerville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Baskerville misses with the head strike.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulot blocking some punches.
Kulot blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kulot fails to land.
Baskerville has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
Kulot lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Baskerville fails to land.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Baskerville blocks with his arms.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Baskerville is blocking nicely.
Baskerville blocking some punches.
Baskerville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulot scores a nice knee to the body.
Baskerville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baskerville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baskerville.
Kulot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baskerville throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Baskerville.
I think Baskerville 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 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henry Baskerville!
Henry Baskerville 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 Beelzebub Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rocket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beelzebub Abaddon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket lands the left hand.
Abaddon ducks right into an uppercut from Rocket.
Rocket takes a swing at Abaddon's ribcage but misses.
Rocket throws a head kick that misses.
Rocket connects with a single shot there.
Rocket slips a straight right by Abaddon.
Rocket blocks a jab.
Rocket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Rocket. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocket.
Abaddon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket scores with a jab. Abaddon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocket is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rocket throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abaddon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Abaddon moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Abaddon.
Good exchange - Abaddon coming out on top.
A big left from Rocket misses.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Abaddon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocket scores with a body shot.
Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Abaddon lands.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abaddon blocks a jab.
Abaddon avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Rocket looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocket cracks a nice hook into Abaddon's ribs.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnny Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rocket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket lands an overhand right.
Rocket throws a lazy uppercut
and Abaddon counters with a series of strikes. Rocket will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Rocket.
Abaddon lands a right hook to the body.
Rocket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abaddon checks it well.
Abaddon slips under a jab from Rocket.
Rocket scores with a body shot.
Rocket throws out a loose jab but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket misses with a wild body shot.
Abaddon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket cracks a nice hook into Abaddon's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket throws a hook but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
Abaddon fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abaddon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocket cracks Abaddon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abaddon.
Rocket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Rocket misses with a two punch combination.
Rocket just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Abaddon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abaddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket catches Abaddon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocket thows a body shot but no joy.
Abaddon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body. Abaddon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocket lands with a good body shot.
Abaddon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocket jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rocket uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abaddon has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocket lands a glancing blow to the side of Abaddon's head.
Rocket throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
Rocket is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abaddon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Abaddon ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rocket 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.
Rocket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abaddon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abaddon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Johnny Rocket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abaddon clobbers Rocket with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocket scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abaddon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocket.
Abaddon slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
Rocket scores with the left hand. Abaddon knows he should have avoided that one.
Abaddon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abaddon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Abaddon avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Rocket throws the left hand but Abaddon avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon tries to clinch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abaddon moves in looking to clinch but Rocket pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket throws out a powerful jab.
Rocket throws a hook but Abaddon blocks it.
Rocket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
Abaddon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocket misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abaddon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocket looks to land a body kick but Abaddon moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Rocket there.
Beelzebub Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket throws a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocket.
Abaddon avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Rocket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocket lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocket throws a head kick that misses.
Rocket misses with an uppercut.
Abaddon ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Rocket throws a chopping leg kick but Abaddon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rocket has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Abaddon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocket throws a hook but Abaddon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon pushes Rocket up against the cage in a clinch.
Abaddon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon gets through Rocket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Rocket.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Abaddon won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Abaddon.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocket's elbow.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Abaddon avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Abaddon tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beelzebub Abaddon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocket throws out a loose jab but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket jabs at Abaddon's body.
Rocket ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocket misses with a head kick.
Rocket swings for the body but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon clinches up against the cage.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocket can't break the clinch.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocket has Abaddon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abaddon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocket blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocket.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Beelzebub Abaddon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abaddon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon digs a right hand into Rocket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocket's gas tank.
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocket.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Abaddon is working Rocket over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocket's elbow.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Rocket blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abaddon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Abaddon's shoulder, as Abaddon tries to avoid the shot.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abaddon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beelzebub Abaddon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocket tries to keep at a distance but Abaddon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Rocket is rocked!
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket seems to have recovered his senses.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rocket to his knees! Abaddon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beelzebub Abaddon!
Beelzebub Abaddon retains his middleweight title!
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