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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stone (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Medeiros!
Stone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Medeiros will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stone scoring with punches from side control.
Stone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Medeiros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
Stone lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Medeiros takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Stone crashes against the mat.
Stone looks up at the clock and then as Medeiros takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Stone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stone working the body and head with strikes.
Stone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone cracks Medeiros with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros is trying to work for a sweep but Stone has mounted him!
Stone lands a couple of good shots and Medeiros has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Marcello Medeiros has been cut.
Stone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control his opponent's hands but Stone gets his hands free.
Stone controlling well, preventing Medeiros from escaping the position.
Stone connects with a big shot to the side of Medeiros's head.
Stone connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Medeiros to escape the position.
Stone controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone scores with punches to the body.
Stone throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Medeiros!
Stone working for the choke.
Medeiros is trying to break free.
Medeiros covers up after that shot from Stone.
Stone controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with strikes from the back.
Stone throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Medeiros!
Medeiros grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Medeiros is rocked!
Marcello Medeiros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Medeiros is really stuck here.
Stone is persistently looking for the submission but Medeiros is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros is trapped and Stone is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jeez, Marcello Medeiros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcello Medeiros's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Stone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Raptor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heikko Saarinen's chin.
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144 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Heikko Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raptor.
Raptor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raptor misses with a body kick.
Raptor moves out of range as Saarinen throws a body kick.
Saarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raptor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raptor looks for a takedown but Saarinen sprawls well.
Heikko Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor tries to bum rush Saarinen with a series of wild strikes but Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raptor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarinen can pounce on him.
Saarinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raptor moves away.
Raptor connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raptor. Saarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raptor in his tracks.
Saarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Raptor - just one landing.
Saarinen connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarinen, right into the meat.
Raptor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Saarinen misses.
Saarinen works the jab nicely.
Raptor thows a body kick. Saarinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raptor has been working on his balance at Axia Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Saarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a head kick but Raptor moves out of range.
Saarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raptor's sensitive parts.
Saarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raptor jabs at Saarinen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raptor's head.
Saarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Raptor misses.
Raptor looks to land a body kick but Saarinen moved away.
Saarinen looks to throw a body kick
and Raptor counters with a right hand to the body.
Raptor scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Raptor. Those never looked like landing.
Saarinen is looking to chop away at Raptor's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen takes one to the chin there.
Raptor moves out of range as Saarinen throws a body kick.
Saarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raptor.
Saarinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raptor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarinen throws a body punch but Raptor moves out of range.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raptor looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarinen is just out of range.
Raptor throws a sloppy head kick and Saarinen moves out of range easily.
Raptor fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raptor counters with a nice body shot.
Saarinen misses with a hook.
Saarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raptor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raptor lands a nice shot that snaps Saarinen's head back.
Saarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raptor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarinen tests Raptor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raptor blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raptor. Raptor obviously looking to wear him down.
Raptor lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
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 Danny Raptor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raptor connects with a right hand. Saarinen shakes it off.
Saarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raptor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raptor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Raptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarinen loads up on a big right hand but Raptor slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Raptor.
Raptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raptor. Saarinen shrugs it off though.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
Raptor staying out of range there.
Saarinen is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Saarinen lands but Raptor takes it in his stride.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danny Raptor is winning the standup battle so far.
Raptor scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarinen should have avoided that one.
Raptor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarinen's head backwards.
Saarinen misses the jab.
Saarinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saarinen misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Raptor needs to keep his hands up - Saarinen had a free shot at his head there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raptor.
Raptor avoids a kick to the body.
Raptor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raptor lands a nice hook to Saarinen's body. Saarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Raptor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raptor swings for the body but Saarinen moves out of range.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saarinen sprawls well. Saarinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raptor gets slowly back to his feet.
Saarinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raptor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raptor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saarinen throws a body kick that misses
and Raptor counters with an inside leg kick.
Raptor lands with an overhand left.
Raptor scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Raptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Raptor throws a body punch but Saarinen moves out of range.
Saarinen throws a shot from downtown. Raptor moves away and avoids it.
Saarinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saarinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
Saarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raptor manages to avoid it.
Raptor avoids the head kick by Saarinen.
Saarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raptor thuds his shin into the meat of Saarinen's side.
Raptor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarinen's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raptor avoids the body shot from Saarinen.
Raptor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarinen blocks a head kick by Raptor.
Saarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Raptor.
The fighters circling - Saarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raptor scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Raptor tenderised Saarinen's leg. Saarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raptor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raptor lands a nice shot that snaps Saarinen's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saarinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raptor - the referee stops the clock and Saarinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raptor. Saarinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raptor connects with a single shot there.
Raptor blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Raptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarinen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raptor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
Raptor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raptor is rocked!
Raptor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Raptor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raptor is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Saarinen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Raptor has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heikko Saarinen!
A very excited looking Heikko Saarinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seven (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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193 lbs
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185 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Coors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Seven!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven tries for a takedown but Coors circles away easily
and Coors counters with a shoot takedown. Seven fights it but they end up in guard.
Seven has his feet on Coors's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Seven shoots and misses
and Coors decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seven's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seven trying to control the position.
Coors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coors trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coors is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coors is aware though and is defending well.
Coors wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coors won't allow Seven to sweep him here.
Coors trying to control but Seven is working from the bottom.
Coors sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Milo Coors just wasn't active enough.
Coors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seven has his takedown stuffed
and Coors counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seven's guard now.
Milo Coors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seven.
Seven looking for a sweep. Not yet Seven, not yet.
Coors wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
Seven throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Seven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coors controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coors seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seven for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coors thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Coors passes into half guard.
Coors seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Seven is trying to get back to full guard.
Coors wants to pass the guard but Seven is defending well.
Coors wants to control but Seven is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Coors seems content to control.
Seven won't allow Coors to pass to mount.
Seven regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven wants to sweep here but Coors controlling him for the moment.
Coors postures up.
Coors 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Milo Coors wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coors misses the shot to the body.
Coors just misses with a punch to the body.
Seven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seven misses with a takedown attempt
and Coors counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seven is trying to control but can't.
Coors has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Seven defend it? Coors steps over the head and cranks it - Seven is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Coors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Coors!
A very excited looking Milo Coors made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antifanz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Norte throws a nice looking combination but Komodo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Norte drives through with a takedown into Komodo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Del Norte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Del Norte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Komodo wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Norte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Norte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komodo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Norte throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komodo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Norte stands up over Komodo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Norte scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Norte connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Norte throws a strike but Komodo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Komodo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte pulls Komodo in to control the position.
Komodo won't allow Del Norte to get back to his feet.
Komodo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Antifanz Del Norte hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Norte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Komodo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komodo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Del Norte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Komodo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Komodo pulls Del Norte in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Norte from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Komodo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Norte told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Komodo keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Del Norte tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Norte avoids the elbow strike from Komodo, against the cage.
Del Norte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Norte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.
Del Norte fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Norte throws an off balance right hand
and Komodo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joe Komodo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Komodo defending well as Del Norte loads up on a big left hand.
Del Norte is looking to land body kicks.
Antifanz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komodo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Norte.
Joe Komodo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antifanz Del Norte.
Del Norte looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Norte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komodo swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komodo looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Norte is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antifanz Del Norte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Del Norte misses
and Komodo counters with an inside leg kick.
Del Norte ducks right into an uppercut from Komodo.
It looks like Antifanz Del Norte has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Norte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Komodo.
Komodo is looking to clinch but Del Norte is avoiding it.
Komodo dips to his left and cracks Del Norte with an uppercut!
Komodo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Norte is rocked!
Del Norte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komodo. Komodo obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Norte is still on wobbly legs! Can Komodo finish him?
Komodo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Del Norte's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Komodo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Komodo!
Joe Komodo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KO Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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26
200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Labra.
Agasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Agasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Agasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Labra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Labra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Agasi throws the left hand but Labra avoids the punch easily.
Agasi lunges at Labra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Labra's hand.
Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Agasi moves out of range of the body kick.
Labra misses with a head kick.
Agasi lands with a right hand.
Agasi missing with a left hand there. Labra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labra.
Agasi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Agasi.
Agasi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Labra. No joy for Agasi on that attempt.
Agasi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Agasi misses with a straight right.
Labra lands a jab to the head.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agasi misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Labra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agasi throws out a loose jab but Labra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agasi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Labra tries to close the distance and clinch but Agasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Labra.
Agasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Labra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Agasi checks it well.
Labra avoids the body shot from Agasi.
Labra tries a low kick but Agasi avoids it.
Labra misses with a low kick.
Agasi ducks under a wild hook from Labra.
Agasi misses with a body shot.
Agasi misses with a hook. Labra ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Labra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi throws a shot from downtown. Labra moves away and avoids it.
Agasi digs a good body shot into Labra's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi throws a nice looking combination but Labra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Labra.
Agasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Agasi swings widly with a right hand
and Labra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agasi lands an uppercut.
Labra working Agasi over with knees to the body.
Agasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labra's elbow.
Agasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Labra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labra lands a hook that snaps the head of Agasi backwards.
Agasi tries a body shot but Labra blocks it.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Agasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Agasi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Labra.
Labra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agasi.
Labra stalling against the cage.
Labra misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Labra with a knee to the head.
Agasi lands an uppercut.
Labra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Agasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Labra lands a right hand.
Labra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Labra.
Labra lands with a left to the head.
Agasi tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agasi has Labra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Agasi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Labra tumbling to the mat - Agasi dives into Labra's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Labra keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berting Labra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agasi misses with an uppercut. Labra saw that one coming.
A left lands for Agasi.
Labra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agasi.
Labra cracks the inside of Agasi's front leg.
Labra avoids the body shot from Agasi.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labra as he avoids it easily.
Labra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Agasi throws a big shot that misses.
Agasi shoots in for a double leg but Labra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agasi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Agasi scores with a hook to the body. Labra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Labra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Labra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Labra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labra misses with a low kick as Agasi jumps back.
Labra throws a jab but it's blocked by Agasi.
Labra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Labra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Labra cracks the inside of Agasi's front leg.
Agasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labra was well out of range. Poor timing from Agasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Labra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Agasi misses with an uppercut.
Labra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Labra counters with a good, hard body kick but Agasi shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Labra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agasi is out of range and Labra settles back down.
Berting Labra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agasi throws a nice looking combination but Labra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Agasi as he checks the leg kick.
Labra misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agasi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Labra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Labra.
Labra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labra.
Labra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agasi.
Still in the clinch, Labra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Labra misses with a punch on the inside.
Agasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Labra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Labra lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labra.
Agasi has Labra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Agasi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Labra tumbling to the mat - Agasi dives into Labra's guard.
Agasi 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.
Agasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Labra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berting Labra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Agasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Labra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Agasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Agasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Labra has wrist control.
Agasi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Labra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Labra trying to control the position.
Agasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Labra has wrist control.
Labra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Berting Labra.
Agasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Agasi misses with a hook
enabling Labra to counter with a crisp jab.
Labra gets a clinch.
Labra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Labra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Labra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agasi throws a hook to the side of Labra's head but Labra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agasi misses with a straight right.
Agasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Agasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra misses with a looping left.
Agasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labra throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Labra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agasi throws the left hand but Labra avoids the punch easily.
Labra ducks right into an uppercut from Agasi.
Labra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labra misses with a low kick.
Labra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agasi throws out the jab.
Agasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Labra connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Labra counters with a thumping low kick.
Labra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Agasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labra doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Labra.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Labra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Labra prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Labra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Agasi is rocked!
Labra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Agasi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Labra is unloading with more strikes now! Agasi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berting Labra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Berting Labra made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
34 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Goldman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Goldman prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson slips a jab from Goldman.
Goldman looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Goldman misses.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Thompson.
Goldman scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldman.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldman scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Goldman throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Goldman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Goldman.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman lands an overhand right.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goldman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Goldman swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Goldman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calvin Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman misses the jab.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Goldman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goldman, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Goldman thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Goldman misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Goldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goldman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.
Calvin Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Goldman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abe Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Goldman lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
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!
Goldman throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goldman.
Goldman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Goldman avoids nicely.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Goldman blocks the body kick.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson clinches up with Goldman and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson darts in and clinches Goldman up against the cage.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
Thompson 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.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Goldman ducks down to avoid it.
Goldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Goldman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Goldman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldman, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeez, Calvin Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Goldman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abe Goldman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abe Goldman thanked Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is How I Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyminski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyminski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawkins swings for the body but Tyminski moves out of range.
Dawkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dawkins misses with a straight right.
Dawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyminski counters with a solid body kick.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Tyminski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyminski pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Jack Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyminski.
Tyminski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyminski.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyminski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dawkins fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyminski blocking some punches.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
Dawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyminski.
Dawkins has Tyminski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyminski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Dawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyminski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dawkins.
Tyminski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyminski.
Tyminski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins being controlled against the cage.
Tyminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns Tyminski into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tyminski controls the action.
Dawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyminski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawkins.
Tyminski has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
A short left from Tyminski.
Tyminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyminski.
Dawkins tries to throw a body punch but Tyminski avoids it by throwing Dawkins back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyminski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyminski throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tyminski throws an elbow but misses.
Tyminski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins lands a shoulder strike.
Tyminski missing with knees to the body.
Tyminski can't find room to land a body shot as Dawkins controls the action.
Dawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyminski is defending well.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyminski misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawkins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyminski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyminski holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyminski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dawkins is fighting to break Tyminski's control of his arms but Tyminski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lukasz Tyminski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tyminski moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyminski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyminski as he jumps to the side.
Tyminski misses with a straight right.
A combination from Tyminski does no damage.
Dawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyminski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyminski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Tyminski 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.
Tyminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Dawkins drives through with a takedown into Tyminski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyminski has wrist control.
Tyminski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins is in close to Tyminski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawkins trying to control but Tyminski is working from the bottom.
Tyminski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that Tyminski avoids nicely.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyminski counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawkins misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that Tyminski avoids nicely.
Dawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyminski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyminski scores with a hook.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyminski moves away.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyminski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Dawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Tyminski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyminski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyminski is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyminski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dawkins cracks Tyminski with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dawkins shoots in but Tyminski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyminski defending well as Dawkins loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Dawkins misses
and Tyminski moves into the clinch.
Lukasz Tyminski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyminski blocks an uppercut.
Tyminski scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head.
Tyminski avoiding damage.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Tyminski.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyminski is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyminski lands an elbow inside that Dawkins shrugs off.
Tyminski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dawkins is keeping busy.
Tyminski lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawkins looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyminski trying to control the position but instead, Dawkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyminski into the cage.
Dawkins is trying to drag Tyminski to the mat but Tyminski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Jack Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyminski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawkins's head backwards.
Tyminski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Dawkins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyminski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawkins is looking to wear down Tyminski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyminski throws a nice head kick!
Dawkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyminski works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Tyminski keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is fighting to break Tyminski's control of his arms but Tyminski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyminski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Tyminski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dawkins wants to control but Tyminski passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to control Tyminski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawkins avoid being mounted?
Tyminski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyminski is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Tyminski has control of the leg.
Tyminski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lukasz Tyminski.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawkins misses the target.
Dawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyminski has wrist control.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyminski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyminski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyminski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jack Dawkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukasz Tyminski.
I think Tyminski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lukasz Tyminski!
Lukasz Tyminski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Digby Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Digby Caesar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caesar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Caesar takes one to the chin there.
Kruger drops Caesar with a big left hand and mounts him. Caesar is in big trouble!
Caesar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger connects with a bit shot that sees Caesar covering up! More strikes from Kruger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kruger is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kruger!
Vinicius Kruger is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Vinicius Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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