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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mama Sitas (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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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mama Sitas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Sitas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sitas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Sitas from standing up.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitas advances position into side control!
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sitas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith's coaches at Real Fighter GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sitas working the head with strikes.
Sitas wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Sitas moves into full mount!
Sitas cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitas lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sitas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Sitas trying to control the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sitas keeps moving.
Sitas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith pushing down on Sitas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Sitas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Sitas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Sitas is working away.
Sitas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitas looking for the RNC.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sitas keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitas lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sitas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sitas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith tries to roll but Sitas sticks to his back.
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.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sitas lands a nice short elbow.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Sitas trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith won't allow Sitas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mama Sitas 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.
Sitas closes the distance and clinches.
Sitas tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Sitas back against the cage.
Sitas breaks from the clinch.
Sitas clinches.
Sitas gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sitas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith won't allow Sitas to get back to his feet.
Sitas keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitas is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sitas keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Sitas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitas lands a couple of elbows.
Sitas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Sitas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sitas.
Sitas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mama Sitas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is really struggling to control Sitas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Sitas's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitas tries to avoid it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitas's sensitive parts.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitas. Sitas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitas fails with the takedown.
Chris Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Sitas's belly button to the back.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sitas darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Sitas into the cage.
Sitas is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Sitas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is looking to control Sitas's arms but Sitas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitas avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sitas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Sitas is trying to break free.
Sitas wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Sitas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitas wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Sitas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith is trying to push Sitas away but Sitas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitas is defending well for now.
Sitas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Sitas manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Sitas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sitas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Sitas defends it easily.
Sitas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Sitas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Sitas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitas is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sitas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sitas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Sitas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Sitas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith passes Sitas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Sitas defends the submission attempt.
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 Chris Smith.
I think Smith 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro de le Fe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de le Fe comes into the arena with Smack my bitch up blaring out of the sound system. Tyson has chosen Последний О as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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201 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alejandro de le Fe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de le Fe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
de le Fe works over Tyson's head and body with a nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyson checks a leg kick.
de le Fe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
de le Fe avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de le Fe.
de le Fe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a big head kick but de le Fe shrugs it off.
de le Fe looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
de le Fe misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from de le Fe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
de le Fe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson cracks de le Fe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
de le Fe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
de le Fe lands a high kick!
Tyson misses with a head kick.
de le Fe avoids the head kick by Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but de le Fe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
de le Fe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
de le Fe throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
de le Fe is looking to land body kicks.
de le Fe throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de le Fe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
de le Fe loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
de le Fe misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a big head kick but de le Fe shrugs it off.
de le Fe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and de le Fe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de le Fe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson misses with the combination.
de le Fe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
de le Fe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
de le Fe throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from de le Fe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from de le Fe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de le Fe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
de le Fe misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
de le Fe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between de le Fe's hands.
Jab by Tyson.
de le Fe is rocked!
de le Fe throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh de le Fe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
de le Fe blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Alejandro de le Fe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson throws a head kick but de le Fe moves out of range.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from de le Fe. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! de le Fe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tyson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
An out of breath Mike Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Moiseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksei Moiseev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Aldrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksei Moiseev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldrin won't allow Moiseev to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aldrin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aldrin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moiseev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldrin landing some decent shots from guard.
Aldrin 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.
Aldrin trying to control but Moiseev is working from the bottom.
Aldrin connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moiseev is keeping the position for now.
Aldrin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Buzz Aldrin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moiseev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moiseev closes the distance and pushes Aldrin back into the cage.
Aldrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moiseev's elbow.
Aldrin throws an elbow but it misses.
Moiseev avoiding damage as Aldrin throws knees to the body.
Aldrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moiseev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldrin can't find room to land a body shot as Moiseev controls the action.
Aldrin tries to work over Moiseev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldrin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moiseev is defending well for now.
Aldrin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moiseev avoids the damage to the body.
Aldrin can't get the takedown.
Moiseev blocks an uppercut.
Aldrin throws a head punch that misses.
Aldrin misses with a body punch.
Aldrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldrin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aldrin connects with a nice short shot to Moiseev's temple.
Moiseev is trying to stand.
Aldrin is trying to control the action in half guard but Moiseev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aldrin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moiseev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moiseev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aldrin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moiseev has hold of Aldrin's hands but Aldrin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldrin lands strikes from half guard.
Moiseev has hold of Aldrin's hands but Aldrin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aldrin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aldrin working Moiseev over with strikes.
Aldrin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldrin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moiseev keeps working.
Aldrin is nestled in close to Moiseev, 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.
Aldrin wants to take a breather but Moiseev is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moiseev is looking to escape.
Moiseev looks winded!
Aldrin working over Moiseev with some ground and pound. Moiseev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aldrin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aldrin slips a nice elbow through Moiseev's hands, connecting with Moiseev's forehead.
Moiseev is looking for a sweep. Aldrin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aldrin lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldrin lands with a punch from half guard.
Moiseev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aldrin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aldrin winds up and cracks Moiseev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moiseev taking some punishment here, with Aldrin in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aldrin connects with a nice short shot to Moiseev's temple.
Aldrin is trying to control the action in half guard but Moiseev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aldrin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Aldrin 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.
Aldrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moiseev was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldrin.
Moiseev moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldrin.
Moiseev moves to clinch but Aldrin breaks away
and Aldrin counters with a shoot takedown. Moiseev fights it but they end up in guard.
Aldrin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moiseev on the ground.
Aldrin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moiseev's head.
Aldrin prevents Moiseev from getting back to his feet.
Aldrin stands and throws Moiseev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aldrin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aldrin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moiseev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldrin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Moiseev looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Aldrin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Aldrin!
After the big win, Buzz Aldrin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VICIOUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Its a Fight. Julius Steel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 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
40 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood throws a good cross that connects.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hollywood. Hollywood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Julius Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to land knees to the body.
Steel is trying to break free.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Hollywood has the dominant position.
Hollywood manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood misses with the combination.
Steel catches Hollywood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollywood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hollywood does it's job there.
Hollywood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollywood lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Hollywood keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Nice body punch from Hollywood.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hollywood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood scores with a nice right hand.
Hollywood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Steel takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
Hollywood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Hollywood misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Hollywood wants to clinch.
It looks like Hollywood has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollywood.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollywood counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollywood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood scores with a kick to the body.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hollywood. That's going to slow Steel down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Hollywood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Julius Steel has been cut.
Steel lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel feints and then cracks Hollywood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollywood down.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Hollywood is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel throws a one two combo.
It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Steel.
Hollywood clinches with his opponent.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Hollywood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
Hollywood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel is trying to push Hollywood away but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood landing knees to the body.
Steel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Hollywood is controlling him.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollywood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel wants to break free but Hollywood has control.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollywood won't allow it.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollywood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.
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!
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hollywood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hollywood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Hollywood cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hollywood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hollywood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Hollywood scores with a four punch combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hollywood.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the head.
Steel is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollywood lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Hollywood takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood drops Steel with a huge uppercut! Steel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hollywood is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hollywood!
As David Hollywood got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm an old man and I just fucked you up!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
156 lbs
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25
141 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Whitman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell misses with a few strikes there.
ODonnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitman.
Whitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitman keeps the fight on the outside.
ODonnell misses with a few strikes there.
Whitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ODonnell lands a slapping body shot.
Whitman looks winded!
Whitman throws a right hand that ODonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that ODonnell also avoids with ease.
Whitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitman checks the leg kick nicely there.
ODonnell lands with a cross.
ODonnell is looking to clinch.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by ODonnell. Beautiful body shot.
Whitman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitman throws a lazy head kick
and ODonnell counters with a body kick that stops Whitman in his tracks momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ODonnell wants to clinch.
ODonnell tries to clinch up.
ODonnell lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman blocks a head kick by ODonnell.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Whitman.
ODonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
ODonnell pushes Whitman up against the cage in a clinch.
ODonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitman controls his hands.
ODonnell misses with a punch to the body.
ODonnell keeps control of Whitman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitman is trying to force a seperation but ODonnell has the dominant position.
Whitman misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ODonnell digs a right hand into Whitman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whitman's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whitman throws an elbow but misses.
ODonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitman can't break the clinch.
Whitman is trying to push ODonnell away but ODonnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ODonnell pushes Whitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ODonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitman.
Whitman misses with an elbow strike.
Whitman wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
Whitman is trying to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling him.
ODonnell misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ODonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
ODonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ODonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whitman's defenses.
ODonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
ODonnell lands a good knee to the midsection. Whitman won't want to take too many of those.
ODonnell is working Whitman over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by ODonnell.
Whitman managing to block the knees to the body from ODonnell.
A short uppercut from ODonnell.
ODonnell tries a body shot but Whitman blocks it.
ODonnell lands with a light punch inside.
ODonnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitman avoids it.
Whitman avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
Whitman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whitman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ODonnell blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ODonnell is looking to control Whitman's arms but Whitman gets an underhook and turns him. Now ODonnell has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ODonnell.
ODonnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitman avoids it.
Whitman tries a body shot but ODonnell blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Whitman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitman tries to break free but ODonnell pushes him back against the cage.
ODonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ODonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ODonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from ODonnell.
ODonnell missing with knees to the body.
Whitman misses with a punch to the body.
ODonnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ODonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whitman blocks a body shot from ODonnell.
A left hand lands to the body for ODonnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitman backwards.
ODonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ODonnell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitman.
ODonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ODonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitman tries to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling the position.
Whitman avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from ODonnell - that landed with a thud.
ODonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whitman.
Whitman working hard to break the clinch.
Whitman wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ODonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitman backwards.
Whitman blocks the elbow strike.
ODonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitman's face.
Whitman throws an elbow but it misses.
Whitman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce ODonnell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
ODonnell throws a series of punches but Whitman moves out of range.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Whitman.
ODonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
ODonnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Charles Whitman has been cut.
ODonnell lands a big head kick that sends Whitman tumbling to the mat! ODonnell takes a step backwards and waves Whitman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whitman is rocked!
ODonnell is looking to wear down Whitman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ODonnell is looking to slow Whitman down with leg kicks.
Whitman is still on wobbly legs! Can ODonnell finish him?
ODonnell scores with a jab.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Whitman head around and knocks him out cold! ODonnell hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce ODonnell!
A determined Bryce ODonnell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Keogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keogh comes to the cage accompanied by Droppin' Plates by Disturbed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
159 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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27
157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Keogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ciccone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keogh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciccone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keogh is trying to defend but Ciccone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keogh gets back to full guard.
Ciccone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ciccone is looking to work some ground and pound but Keogh has wrist control.
Ciccone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keogh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ciccone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keogh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ciccone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ciccone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ciccone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Keogh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciccone manages to get himself to full guard.
Keogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keogh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ciccone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keogh is aware though and is defending well.
Ciccone has his foot on Keogh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keogh works his way back into a safe position though.
Ciccone pushes a forearm under Keogh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Keogh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrico Ciccone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
198 lbs
31 - 15 - 0 |
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32
180 lbs
20 - 16 - 2 |
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World class 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
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Boston!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston throws a head kick that misses.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boston throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Boston blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Boston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boston scores with a spinning back kick!
Boston throws a head kick that misses.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Storm misses.
Boston throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Storm lunges at Boston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boston's hand.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a front kick that sends Boston stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boston!
Boston throws a head kick that misses.
Boston connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off.
A head kick by Boston misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boston throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm moves out of range as Boston strikes.
Boston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boston misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boston looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boston on the side of the head.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boston lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Boston misses.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Boston off the cage and back into range.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm cracks Boston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Storm.
Boston is rocked!
Storm lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Boston head around and knocks him out cold! Storm hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Storm!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen PELIMUSA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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42
155 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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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
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chavez defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Chavez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
It looks like Jose Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez blocking some punches.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez.
Sanchez's coach down at Real Fighter GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Chavez moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chavez checks it well.
Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Chavez's torso.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chavez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Chavez lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Chavez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chavez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Chavez forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chavez.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Chavez blocks with his arms.
A short left from Chavez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
A short right from Sanchez.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavez.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
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 Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanchez manages to pass to side control.
Sanchez prevents Chavez from standing back up.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Chavez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is trying to stand.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Chavez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Chavez won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jose Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chavez.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez tries to work over Chavez's front leg with a kick but Chavez checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Chavez scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez clinches.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chavez connects with the punch.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
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 Miguel Chavez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
After winning the bout, Miguel Chavez 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. Mikhail Van Kirkland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries for a takedown but Van Kirkland circles away easily
and Van Kirkland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Andrew Martin has been cut.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Kirkland pinned against the cage. Van Kirkland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Van Kirkland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Kirkland counters with a big uppercut that knocks Martin off his feet! Van Kirkland dives into side control looking to finish!
Martin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland lands a strong strike to the head of Martin. That's dazed him! Van Kirkland looking to finish here. Martin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Van Kirkland lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
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