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Highland Games 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Kamara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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226 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkledorff rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dinkledorff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinkledorff throws a right and a left that Kamara avoids nicely.
Kamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinkledorff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
Dinkledorff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinkledorff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinkledorff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinkledorff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dinkledorff tries to pull guard but Kamara won't allow it.
Dinkledorff tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara breaks from the clinch.
Kamara throws the left hand but Dinkledorff avoids the punch easily.
Dinkledorff moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinkledorff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinkledorff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dinkledorff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ray Dinkledorff has been cut.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinkledorff clinches with his opponent.
Dinkledorff manages to break the clinch.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinkledorff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinkledorff throws a series of punches but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara walks into a straight right hand from Dinkledorff.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dinkledorff to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinkledorff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinkledorff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinkledorff is rocked!
Kamara ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dinkledorff's jaw. Dinkledorff's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kamara does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Kamara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Rachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Rachi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green tries to move to mount but Rachi blocks the move with his legs.
Rachi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rachi is looking to reverse the position.
Rachi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Rachi from controlling successfully.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Rachi from controlling successfully.
Rachi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rachi is retaining full guard.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Green postures up.
Rachi has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rachi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Rachi's legs - danger averted.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rachi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green is working Rachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rachi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rachi looking to control.
Rachi can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rachi trying to control here.
Green wants to pass the guard but Rachi is defending well.
Rachi is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Rachi defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rachi is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rachi trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Rachi keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Rachi looking to control.
Rachi looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Rachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Green pushes down on Rachi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rachi tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Rachi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is pressing down on Rachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rachi is holding on for now.
Green is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rachi is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rachi avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green passes to full mount!
Rachi tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Green 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.
Green tries to move into range but Rachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Peter Green has been cut.
Green walks into a left hand.
Rachi cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rachi punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rachi scores with a shot to the body.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Rachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Rachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rachi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Green out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pat Rachi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rimario Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rimario Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rimario Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimario Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Knuckles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
Knuckles connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knuckles stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Knuckles to the mat but Knuckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie is trying to drag Knuckles to the mat but Knuckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knuckles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Knuckles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimario Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knuckles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knuckles pulls Gracie into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knuckles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Knuckles is defending well.
Knuckles is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knuckles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knuckles's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Knuckles's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Knuckles has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knuckles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knuckles prevents Gracie from improving position.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knuckles, who protects the arm well.
Gracie controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knuckles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Knuckles.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckles has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Knuckles defends it.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Knuckles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knuckles is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimario Gracie 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!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knuckles's guard.
Gracie pushes down on Knuckles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie prevents Knuckles from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is pressing down on Knuckles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knuckles is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knuckles is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danny Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Knuckles lands a two punch combo.
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rimario Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Knuckles shoots in.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knuckles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimario Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles breaks the clinch.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knuckles throws a one two combo.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knuckles 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Sock has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Semerad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Sock!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerad wants to clinch
and Sock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semerad fails with the takedown
and Sock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Semerad thinking.
We've been hearing reports that Semerad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Semerad swings widly with a right hand
and Sock counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semerad.
Decent striking displayed by Sock there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semerad gets control of Sock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semerad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Semerad wants to hit a switch here but Sock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Semerad there!
Semerad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sock controlling the action here.
Semerad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semerad is staying active underneath Sock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Semerad tries to roll over but Sock keeps him under control.
Sock is just content to waste time from the top position. Semerad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Semerad's head.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Semerad blocks nicely.
Sock lying in Semerad's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Semerad decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Semerad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born - 5FDP. Gaius Octavius acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaius Octavius !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Octavius backwards.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Octavius 's eye.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Octavius 's eye.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Octavius 's eye.
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!
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon presses Octavius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Octavius looks winded!
Gordon lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
It looks like Gaius Octavius has been cut.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
Gordon pushes Octavius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
Octavius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavius 's defenses.
Octavius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Octavius is rocked!
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Octavius is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Octavius shrugs off.
Octavius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon has Octavius pressed against the cage. He pushes Octavius back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gordon throws a beautiful elbow that sends Octavius crashing to the floor! Gordon piles on the pressure with more strikes! Octavius is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maamme Laulu. Askren has chosen wave after wave mr probs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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289 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keijo Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren dips to his left and cracks Virtanen with an uppercut!
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen attempts a counter takedown but Askren avoids it well and moves away.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but Virtanen slips the punch.
Virtanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen takes one to the side of the head.
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtanen.
A little jabbing left from Askren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Askren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Virtanen on that attempt.
Virtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
Askren misses with a straight right.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
It looks like Keijo Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Askren.
Askren lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Virtanen is rocked!
Askren pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Virtanen! Askren unloads with more strikes and Virtanen sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Askren!
Post fight, an emotional Benny Askren said 'I would like to thank The owner of this org for making so fun to fight here ..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustafa Shabazz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Shabazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shabazz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shabazz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shabazz's waist but Shabazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Mustafa Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Shabazz counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Shabazz tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith checks a low kick from Shabazz.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Shabazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Shabazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Shabazz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Shabazz against the cage but Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Shabazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Shabazz.
A body shot lands from Shabazz.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabazz.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz 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.
Shabazz tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to pull guard but Shabazz holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Shabazz successfully pulls guard.
Shabazz has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz working a defensive guard here.
Shabazz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shabazz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Shabazz up and slammed him! Shabazz can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Shabazz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Shabazz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shabazz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shabazz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz trying to control the position.
Shabazz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Shabazz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shabazz swivels and escapes.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shabazz swivels and escapes.
Mustafa Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Shabazz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Shabazz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
Shabazz passes into half guard.
Shabazz wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabazz.
Smith is staying active underneath Shabazz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shabazz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shabazz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Shabazz looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith prevents Shabazz from taking his back.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Shabazz has a good base and remains in mount.
Shabazz 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.
Shabazz trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shabazz has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Shabazz looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith works his way into side control.
Shabazz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shabazz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Shabazz is defending well.
Shabazz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Shabazz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Shabazz is keeping the position.
Shabazz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shabazz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith pushes down on Shabazz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shabazz has time to react.
Shabazz goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Shabazz wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Shabazz as Smith shoots in.
Shabazz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Shabazz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustafa Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Shabazz wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Shabazz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Shabazz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mustafa Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shabazz wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shabazz is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shabazz passes to side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shabazz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shabazz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to buck Shabazz off but Shabazz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz advances to full mount.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabazz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shabazz looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shabazz has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shabazz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shabazz.
Shabazz trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Shabazz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Shabazz has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Shabazz's attempts to control the action.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Mustafa Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shabazz wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shabazz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Shabazz!
In his post fight interview, Mustafa Shabazz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Theodorou misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Theodorou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theodorou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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.
Gracie is controlling Theodorou's trapped leg to prevent Theodorou from advancing to side control.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodorou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodorou's back!
Theodorou turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Theodorou postures up.
Theodorou wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Theodorou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Theodorou distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie working for a triangle but Theodorou defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theodorou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theodorou throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theodorou's guard. Nice move by Gracie !
Theodorou keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Theodorou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Theodorou defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Theodorou is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theodorou keeps working.
Theodorou is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theodorou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Theodorou is working from the bottom.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Theodorou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodorou manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Theodorou's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Theodorou is keeping the position.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Theodorou.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Theodorou keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Theodorou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodorou.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Theodorou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodorou wants it to stay on the feet.
Theodorou shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Theodorou dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodorou looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Theodorou throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodorou misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodorou circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodorou or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie , which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Theodorou will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theodorou scores with a takedown into Gracie 's guard.
Theodorou lands a couple of digs.
Theodorou wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Theodorou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodorou has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theodorou throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theodorou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theodorou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Theodorou postures up in Gracie 's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Theodorou wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theodorou throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theodorou's guard. Nice move by Gracie !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Theodorou.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodorou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theodorou looking for a sweep. Not yet Theodorou, not yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theodorou's guard.
Theodorou wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Theodorou is working from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Theodorou from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Theodorou is having none of it.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theodorou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie .
Gracie is trying to control. Theodorou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Theodorou trying to control here.
Theodorou is trying to get back to full guard.
Theodorou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theodorou.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Theodorou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie 's guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theodorou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theodorou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theodorou trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theodorou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Theodorou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodorou with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Theodorou!
Rodrigo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Theodorou is trying to control Gracie 's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Theodorou!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Theodorou is squirming around nicely.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Theodorou is having none of it.
Theodorou throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gracie . What's that going to do exactly?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Theodorou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Theodorou is having none of it.
Rodrigo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theodorou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Theodorou doesn't allow it.
Theodorou tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Theodorou is squirming around, avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control the action.
Rodrigo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou working to try and regain half guard.
Theodorou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Theodorou is squirming around nicely.
Theodorou is trying to escape the mount.
Theodorou swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Theodorou is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Theodorou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Theodorou is working away.
Theodorou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Theodorou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Theodorou keeps moving.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Theodorou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Theodorou wants to sweep but no luck.
Theodorou keeps trying to improve his position.
Theodorou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodorou keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Theodorou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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. Theodorou connects with a nice short shot to Gracie 's temple.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theodorou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Theodorou 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm comes to the cage accompanied by Spazzin - Gary Podunk. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Helm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, LightHeavy Weight!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helm's corner calls for a 1-2. Helm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helm looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight slips a jab and a cross from Helm.
Weight throws a body punch but Helm moves out of range.
Helm swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Helm throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight slips under a jab from Helm.
Helm fails to land with a series of punches.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight scores with a sloppy right hand. Helm should have avoided that one.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helm throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Helm scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Helm swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helm thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight rushes Helm and presses him up against the cage.
Helm takes an elbow to the temple.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helm backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Helm is breathing heavily.
Weight lands a nice elbow.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Helm avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Helm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weight tries to work over Helm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a damaging elbow.
Helm avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Weight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Helm takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like James Helm has been cut.
Weight lands an elbow just above Helm 's eye.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight lands an elbow inside that Helm shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helm tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helm is rocked!
Helm tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Helm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Helm with a big uppercut! Helm tries to clinch up but Weight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Helm to the mat! Helm covers up and Weight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). LightHeavy Weight! LightHeavy Weight retains his light heavyweight title!
LightHeavy Weight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
James Helm was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to get back the gym and grind harder for next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro moves away from the strike by Gumble.
A left lands for Lazaro.
Lazaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumble.
Gumble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro lands a right hand.
Gumble lands a left hand.
Lazaro has a couple of punches blocked by Gumble.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lazaro.
It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Gumble tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lazaro fails to land.
Gumble pushes Lazaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumble's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pedro Lazaro has been cut.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Gumble.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumble or not.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Gumble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Gumble misses with a body punch.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble presses Lazaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gumble lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Lazaro is leaning against Gumble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazaro.
Lazaro's coach down at We're not really here Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazaro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro trying to control the position but instead, Gumble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazaro into the cage.
Gumble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch but Gumble improves position.
Lazaro takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with some punches.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazaro.
Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazaro backwards.
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Lazaro.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble.
A short body shot lands from Gumble as the two fighters clinch.
Lazaro looks winded!
Gumble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro blocking some punches.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Lazaro.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumble.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lazaro fails to land.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lazaro backwards.
Lazaro works on Gumble's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Gumble's ribcage. Gumble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gumble throws an overhand right that lands on Lazaro's shoulder, as Lazaro tries to avoid the shot.
Gumble rushes Lazaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gumble.
Lazaro has a couple of punches blocked by Gumble.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumble or not.
Lazaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Lazaro.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumble controls his hands.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Lazaro blocking some punches.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Barney Gumble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gumble blocking some punches.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro trying to stall but Gumble improves his position.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Lazaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble misses with a body punch.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumble's elbow.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Gumble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumble's gas tank.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lazaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barney Gumble's cut is getting worse.
Lazaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumble tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazaro prevents a body shot from Gumble.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazaro stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumbles head.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumbles head.
Lazaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Lazaro avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Lazaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Gumble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumble's gas tank.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Lazaro. Beautiful body shot.
Lazaro slips a jab and a cross from Gumble.
Gumble swings widly with a right hand
and Lazaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumble lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumble blocks an uppercut.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazaro.
Lazaro pushes Gumble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lazaro.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lazaro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lazaro - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro cracks Gumble with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Gumble is rocked!
Barney Gumble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lazaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Gumble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lazaro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gumble with a big uppercut! Gumble tries to clinch up but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gumble to the mat! Gumble covers up and Lazaro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pedro Lazaro! Pedro Lazaro retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pedro Lazaro thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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