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LFC 9 - Hopkins vs Volkov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico has chosen Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Knight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johny Rico's chin.
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135 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Rico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knight to the ground. Rico is now in Knight's guard.
Knight pulls Rico in close to prevent any damage.
Rico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rico prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Rico is looking to advance position but Knight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rico can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rico should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rico tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Rico is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to finish this one by submission but Rico is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knight.
Rico has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Knight's lack of action.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rico is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rico!
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rico wants to control but Knight is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to control but Rico wriggling away.
Rico is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Rico is still trying to improve position.
Knight tries to control but Rico wriggling away.
Rico tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rico tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rico is in all sorts of trouble here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rico has eaten all the pies!
Rico is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rico can't escape the position.
Knight controlling the pace for now.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Rico has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight is not going to allow Rico to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Knight dominated 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.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rico counters with a takedown into side control.
Carlos Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico wants to stand but Knight has his arm trapped.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Rico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rico is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is pressing down on Rico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Rico wants to stand and escape but instead Knight has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is pushing down on Rico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rico is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rico keeps working.
Rico is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rico had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rico wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rico for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Knight wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rico - that will leave a mark!
Knight tries for a takedown but Rico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Rico. Rico maintains the clinch.
Knight gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rico regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight won't allow Rico to get back to his feet.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knight won't allow Rico to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carlos Knight.
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Rico scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.
Rico 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Rico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rico lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rico doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rico looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight wants to control but Rico is keeping him busy.
Rico avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight is staying tight to Rico's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rico wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knight taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight wants to control but Rico is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico tries to improve position but can't.
Knight controlling from side mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Knight here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rico is avoiding damage well.
Rico pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rico's shoulder. That is not cool.
Knight trying to control the action but Rico is working from the bottom.
Rico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Knight off and has taken his back!
Rico tries to keep control of the position but Knight is staying busy.
Rico struggling to land strikes to the head as Knight covers up.
Rico is persistently looking for the submission but Knight is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to escape but Rico has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rico tries to keep control of the position but Knight is staying busy.
Rico has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rico just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico doesn't have the hooks in and Knight manages to turn into his guard.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Rico.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight stays in close to Rico's body and controls the position.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rico shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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 Carlos Knight.
I think Knight 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Knight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shimmy Sinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Luchador could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shimmy Sinner's chin.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Luchador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shimmy Sinner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchador misses with a takedown
enabling Sinner to counter with a crisp jab.
Luchador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinner sprawls well. Sinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luchador gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sinner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luchador in his tracks.
Luchador really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sinner!
Sinner loads up on a big right hand but Luchador slips the punch.
Good exchange - Sinner coming out on top.
Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinner as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luchador misses with a double jab
enabling Sinner to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinner stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchador gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Sinner there.
Luchador shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sinner defends it nicely.
Sinner scores with a sloppy right hand. Luchador should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinner circles away.
Luchador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sinner pinned against the cage. Sinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luchador is breathing heavily.
Sinner with a nice cross.
Luchador dives in for a single leg takedown but Sinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinner tries to break free but Luchador pushes him back against the cage.
Sinner wants to get back to striking at distance but Luchador won't allow it.
Sinner breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luchador.
Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinner jabs Luchador right on the nose. Luchador blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimmy Sinner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Sinner.
Sinner lands with a right hand.
Luchador is rocked!
Shimmy Sinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Luchador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luchador tries to get into range but Sinner steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Luchador! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sinner scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shimmy Sinner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eight Twinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eight Twinky!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twinky wants to clinch up but Boulwiha keeps it at a distance.
Twinky throws a series of punches but Boulwiha avoids them all with ease.
Twinky doesn't manage to clinch there - Boulwiha circles away.
Boulwiha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Twinky is trying to improve his position.
Boulwiha creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twinky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Eight Twinky has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twinky tries to control but Boulwiha manages to take his back.
Boulwiha is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Twinky with him. Twinky is trying to defend but Boulwiha has an arm under the chin now! Twinky grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuba Boulwiha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Six Biggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Poligamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitt Poligamy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Six Biggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitt Poligamy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poligamy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poligamy is working Biggy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biggy is trying to control Poligamy's posture but Poligamy avoids it.
Poligamy in side control, throwing shots but Biggy defends.
Biggy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Poligamy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poligamy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biggy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poligamy tries for a kimura but Biggy is defending well.
Biggy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poligamy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biggy to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Poligamy crashes against the mat.
Poligamy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggy is trying to control Poligamy's posture but Poligamy avoids it.
Poligamy lands a few punches from side control.
Biggy is breathing heavily.
Poligamy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Poligamy lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Biggy! Poligamy senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Biggy out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitt Poligamy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Biggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, One Biggy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biggy. Biggy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biggy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deux circles away quickly and effectively.
Deux circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Biggy to the canvas! Biggy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Deux keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Deux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronuel Natividad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuku Kuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronuel Natividad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryuku Kuro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natividad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuro shoots in for a takedown but Natividad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuro shoots and misses
and Natividad counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Natividad's head coaches at Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ronuel Natividad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuku Kuro.
Natividad wants to clinch.
Kuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Natividad counters with a big head kick but Kuro shrugs it off.
Kuro shoots and misses
and Natividad moves into the clinch.
Kuro has a couple of punches blocked by Natividad.
Kuro has Natividad pressed against the cage, preventing Natividad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Natividad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Natividad throws a head punch that misses.
Natividad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Natividad avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Natividad counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kuro looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuro with a poor takedown
and Natividad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Natividad. Natividad gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Natividad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Natividad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Natividad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuro sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuro is not content to let Natividad control the position.
Kuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Natividad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuro is looking to escape.
Kuro has a hand on Natividad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Natividad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natividad scoring with strikes but Kuro is staying in there.
Natividad quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Natividad but it's paid off an Kuro is forced to tap! Nice work by Natividad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronuel Natividad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 The Island, Buzz Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudzuri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch but Mudzuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ranger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mudzuri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ranger!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mudzuri advances to full mount.
Mudzuri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ranger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mudzuri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ranger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mudzuri.
Mudzuri is trying to control. Ranger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ranger pushes Mudzuri off looking to stand but Mudzuri dives back in and keeps control.
Mudzuri is looking for a kimura but Ranger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mudzuri to get the leverage.
Ranger wants to control but Mudzuri is keeping busy.
Mudzuri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ranger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mudzuri on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger won't allow Mudzuri to pass to mount.
Mudzuri is looking to take a break and control but Ranger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mudzuri trying to control from Ranger's half guard. Ranger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mudzuri wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Ranger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mudzuri passes into half guard.
Ranger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mudzuri manages to move to mount!
Ranger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mudzuri forces the positional change into back control.
Mudzuri is hanging on to Ranger's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ranger is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mudzuri has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ranger taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josiah Mudzuri!
After winning the bout, Josiah Mudzuri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyotto Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Breath Into Me. JoJo Kush will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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238 lbs
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyotto Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JoJo Kush!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kush quickly recovers to half guard.
Kush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira's back!
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Kush controls the position.
Nogueira prevents Kush from getting a body triangle.
Kush controlling well, preventing Nogueira from escaping the position.
Nogueira is taking damage to the body and head.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Nogueira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kush scores with strikes from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira turns into Kush and is now in his guard.
Kush looking for a sweep. Not yet Kush, not yet.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Kush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nogueira 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nogueira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Nogueira won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogueira won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kush is pulling down on Nogueira's head to control his posture.
Nogueira throws a strike but Kush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kush landing some decent shots from guard.
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Kush slips an elbow through the middle.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kush winds up and cracks Nogueira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Kush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Kush seems content to control.
Kush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kush lands a nice short elbow.
Kush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Oh Nogueira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Kush slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira striking off his back but it's not causing Kush any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush preventing the sweep.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kush!
Kush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira is landing with some decent strikes but Kush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kush slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kush trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush is pressing down on Nogueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nogueira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is in close to Kush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Kush controlling the position.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Kush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kush gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kush wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Kush.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kush has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kush 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.
JoJo Kush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira working some strikes from top position.
Kush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kush has Nogueira pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kush managing to control the position.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kush pulls Nogueira in to control the position.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Kush wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira working some strikes from top position.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Kush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kush's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Kush.
Kush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Kush thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kush keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Kush has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
Nogueira throws a strike but Kush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush lands a couple of digs.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kush!
Nogueira throwing strikes here but Kush is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Nogueira.
Kush is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nogueira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kush hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nogueira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Kush is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyotto Nogueira dominated that second 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. 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.
Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kush's guard.
Kush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kush is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard.
Kush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Kush controlling him for the moment.
Kush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kush with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Kush slips an elbow through the middle.
Kush stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush scoring with some ground and pound.
Nogueira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kush connects with a couple of short punches.
Kush gets to his feet and stands over Nogueira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nogueira felt that one! Kush unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nogueira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Kush!
Lyotto Nogueira was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans and say that I will work harder to not disappoint them again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micky Feck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Cambell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Micky Feck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Cambell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cambell is out of range.
Cambell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Feck sprawls well initially but Cambell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Feck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cambell trying to control from half guard but Feck is working away.
Cambell is looking to stall here but Feck recovers full guard.
Cambell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cambell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cambell content to stall in guard here.
Cambell trying to control the position from guard on top but Feck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cambell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Feck is trying to control the position but Cambell postures up.
Cambell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feck controlling the position.
Feck throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cambell is working Feck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cambell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cambell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cambell is one step ahead there.
Feck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Feck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cambell trying to control from the bottom.
Cambell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Feck is trying to control. Cambell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambell is controlling Feck's trapped leg to prevent Feck from advancing to side control.
Cambell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feck works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cambell parries the strikes from Feck easily there. Feck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cambell to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Feck.
Feck working the ground and pound but Cambell is defending the strikes.
Feck 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.
Cambell stops Feck from passing to mount.
Feck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cambell struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feck trying to control the action but Cambell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cambell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cambell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Feck.
Cambell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feck trying to control the position but Cambell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cambell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cambell keeps working.
Cambell dodges the ground and pound from Feck.
Feck working the ground and pound but Cambell is defending the strikes.
Feck controlling from side mount.
Cambell is looking to regain half guard here but Feck keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feck trying to control the position but Cambell is working away.
Feck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Micky Feck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cambell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Feck gets the takedown into side control.
Cambell is not content to let Feck control the position.
Cambell tries to buck Feck off but Feck is having none of it.
Feck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cambell keeps working.
Cambell is looking for a sweep.
Cambell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cambell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Feck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambell trying to hold on to Feck's head to control him but Feck postures up.
Feck wants to pass to mount but Cambell is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Feck there.
Cambell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cambell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feck.
Feck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cambell keeping control of the position.
Cambell moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cambell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Feck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cambell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cambell, not yet.
Feck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Feck throwing strikes from guard but Cambell blocks nicely.
Cambell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feck wants to control from the top but Cambell keeps moving.
Feck preventing the sweep.
Feck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Feck.
Feck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Feck stands up over Cambell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cambell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feck forces his way into half guard.
Cambell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cambell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Feck trying to control from half guard but Cambell is working away.
Feck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Feck is nestled in close to Cambell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cambell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cambell is pressing down on Feck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cambell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Feck tries to lock up and control but Cambell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cambell lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feck is trying to control but can't.
Feck is doing well to control the position and prevent Cambell from advancing to side control.
Cambell lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Feck dominated that second round.
That's time! Feck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cambell fails with the takedown
and Feck counters with a shoot takedown. Cambell fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cambell holds on and takes a little breather.
Feck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cambell's head.
Feck is fighting to break Cambell's control of his arms but Cambell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cambell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feck pushes down on Cambell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Feck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feck passes to full mount!
Cambell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feck dominating with strikes here.
Feck landing strikes from the mount and Cambell is in trouble!
Feck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Feck raining down shots from the mount!
Feck unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cambell tries to hold on but Feck pushes him away.
Cambell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cambell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Feck tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cambell is desperately trying to improve his position but Feck has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambell wants to hold on but Feck pushes him away.
Feck controlling from the full mount.
Cambell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Feck lands a couple of good shots and Cambell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feck controlling well, preventing Cambell from escaping the position.
Cambell covering up well under a series of strikes from Feck.
Cambell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Feck's guard. Nice work there by Cambell.
Cambell slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cambell.
Feck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Micky Feck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feck throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cambell has gone for a leg lock! Feck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cambell's guard.
Cambell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambell keeping moving, preventing Feck from controlling successfully.
Feck throwing strikes but missing.
Feck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cambell keeping full guard, as Feck tries to pass.
Feck is working hard here to advance position.
Cambell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Feck works over Cambell with some ground and pound from guard.
Feck throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Feck clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cambell shoots in for a takedown but Feck shows good takedown defense.
Feck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cambell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Feck pinned against the cage. Feck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cambell dives in and grabs Feck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feck pushes down on Cambell's head and hops out.
Micky Feck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Cambell.
A head kick misses from Feck.
Feck tried to score with a low kick but Cambell checks it.
Feck throws a chopping leg kick but Cambell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cambell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Feck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Feck is looking to take a break and control but Cambell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feck is stalling here. Cambell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Feck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cambell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Feck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cambell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Feck tries to bench press Cambell off him but Cambell keeps the position.
Cambell lands a nice forearm strike.
Cambell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Feck down.
Cambell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cambell working the ground and pound.
Feck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cambell winds up and cracks Feck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feck trying to control here.
Feck is looking for a sweep. Cambell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Feck has momentary wrist control but Cambell slips an elbow through the middle.
Feck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cambell!
Feck looking to finish with strikes here!
Feck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Feck working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feck raining down shots from the mount!
Cambell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feck working Cambell over with strikes here.
Cambell is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cambell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feck controlling his opponent.
Feck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feck is really struggling to control Cambell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Feck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cambell?
Feck lands a couple of good shots and Cambell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cambell avoids the strikes from Feck.
Cambell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feck throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Feck had his way with Wayne Cambell in 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. And we move into the final round!
Cambell looks for a takedown but Feck sprawls well.
Cambell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cambell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Feck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cambell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cambell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cambell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Feck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cambell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cambell throws a strike but Feck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Feck pushing down on Cambell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Feck is looking to take a break and control but Cambell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cambell is trying to get back to full guard.
Feck misses with a head shot. Cambell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Feck throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambell keeping moving, preventing Feck from controlling successfully.
Cambell has momentary wrist control but Feck slips an elbow through the middle.
Feck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feck with a nice head shot there.
Cambell keeping moving, preventing Feck from controlling successfully.
Feck throws a big elbow that misses.
Cambell is trying to keep Feck in close.
Feck looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feck throws an elbow that misses. Cambell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Feck's guard. Nice move by Cambell!
Cambell landing some decent shots from guard.
Cambell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Feck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cambell manages to get himself to full guard.
Wayne Cambell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cambell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambell keeping moving, preventing Feck from controlling successfully.
Feck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Feck trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Micky Feck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambell lands an upkick as Feck stands over him.
Cambell looking for a guillotine here but Feck defends easily.
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!
Feck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Feck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Feck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dwayne Hopkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwayne Hopkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Volkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
Hopkins throws a one two combo.
Dwayne Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Volkov slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Volkov takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Volkov looks winded!
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Volkov.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Dwayne Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Volkov takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Hopkins lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Volkov cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Volkov does it's job there.
Dwayne Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hopkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Hopkins is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkov cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Hopkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Volkov punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Roman Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Hopkins!
Dwayne Hopkins 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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