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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30 - 17 - 0 |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Gorbachoff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorbachoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Gorbachoff tenderised Van Winkle's leg. Van Winkle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Winkle connects with a body shot.
Van Winkle moves out of range of the body kick from Gorbachoff.
Van Winkle blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Winkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Winkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Gorbachoff as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws a head kick but Gorbachoff moves out of range.
Gorbachoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Winkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorbachoff.
A jab from Van Winkle misses.
Gorbachoff is looking to counter punch.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorbachoff missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Winkle feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Gorbachoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Winkle walks into a jab.
Gorbachoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Winkle feints the counter takedown.
Gorbachoff looks for a takedown but Van Winkle sprawls well.
Van Winkle with the counter takedown but Gorbachoff avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Winkle throws out a leg kick but Gorbachoff moves out of range and Van Winkle only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
Van Winkle throws a front kick that sends Gorbachoff stumbling back into the cage.
Van Winkle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gorbachoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Winkle is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Winkle takes a swing at Gorbachoff's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Winkle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gorbachoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Winkle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gorbachoff's guard.
Gorbachoff 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.
Van Winkle throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Winkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Winkle trying to control but Gorbachoff is working from the bottom.
Van Winkle throwing strikes from guard but Gorbachoff blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Winkle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gorbachoff counters with a good low kick that Van Winkle was not able to check.
Van Winkle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorbachoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Winkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff throws a series of strikes that have Van Winkle backpedaling.
Gorbachoff throws a solid leg kick but Van Winkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gorbachoff.
Van Winkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Winkle throws a chopping leg kick but Gorbachoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gorbachoff half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws a solid leg kick but Van Winkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Van Winkle was well out of range.
Gorbachoff misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Winkle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Winkle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gorbachoff is refusing to be controlled, as Van Winkle sits in half guard.
Van Winkle wants to pass to mount but Gorbachoff is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorbachoff keeps working.
Gorbachoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorbachoff pulls Van Winkle in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Winkle from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff pulls Van Winkle in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Winkle scores with a leg kick.
Van Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Gorbachoff. Gorbachoff maintains the clinch.
Van Winkle lands a shot to the body.
Gorbachoff pushes Van Winkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Van Winkle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle can't find room to land a body shot as Gorbachoff controls the action.
Van Winkle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gorbachoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle tries to land a front kick but Gorbachoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Winkle just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachoff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Winkle wants to control from the top but Gorbachoff keeps moving.
Van Winkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Winkle 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.
Van Winkle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle throws a lazy right hand but Gorbachoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gorbachoff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gorbachoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws a right hand that misses
and Gorbachoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorbachoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Winkle is able to avoid easily.
Van Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Gorbachoff tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Winkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van Winkle is trying to ground and pound but Gorbachoff uses the momentary lack of control by Van Winkle to regain half guard.
Van Winkle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Winkle in particular looking to stall.
Gorbachoff is not content to let Van Winkle control the position.
Van Winkle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
Makahlen Gorbachoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Gorbachoff wants to get back to full guard.
Gorbachoff is staying active underneath Van Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Van Winkle there.
Van Winkle stalling away here and it's allowed Gorbachoff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Van Winkle preventing the sweep.
Gorbachoff trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Winkle gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Winkle is keen to just control but Gorbachoff is a slippery customer.
Gorbachoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorbachoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Winkle tries to pass to full mount but Gorbachoff defends it.
Van Winkle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbachoff is trying to maintain the position but Van Winkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorbachoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Winkle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Van Winkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Winkle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Van Winkle!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Van Winkle 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Te Huna's choice of entrance music: Chevelle-Jars. Te Huna has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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219 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite tried to score with a low kick but Te Huna checks it.
Te Huna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that misses.
Dynamite tries to work over Te Huna's front leg with a kick but Te Huna checks it.
Te Huna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Te Huna swings widly with a right hand
and Dynamite counters with a low kick, right behind Te Huna 's knee.
Te Huna looks winded!
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Te Huna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dynamite throws a body kick that misses.
Dynamite fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Te Huna checks it well.
Te Huna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Huna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dynamite cracks Te Huna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Te Huna avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dynamite dips to his left and cracks Te Huna with an uppercut!
Dynamite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Te Huna. That did some damage!
Te Huna drops his hands for a split second and Dynamite immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Te Huna face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Dynamite follows up with a right hand that knocks Te Huna into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Black Dynamite!
Post fight, an emotional Black Dynamite said 'can y'digg it!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig comes into the arena with The Misfits- Night of the Living Dead blaring out of the sound system. 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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142 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Shirahama.
Shirahama connects with a crisp jab.
Shirahama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danzig slips a jab and a cross from Shirahama.
Nice uppercut lands for Shirahama. That snapped Danzig's head back.
Shirahama lands a jab.
Jab by Shirahama.
Shirahama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danzig's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shirahama is controlling him.
Danzig keeping full guard, as Shirahama tries to pass.
Shirahama postures up in Danzig's guard and throws a big left but Danzig blocks it.
Shirahama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama won't allow Danzig to get back to his feet.
Danzig is pulling down on Shirahama's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirahama, at least for the moment.
Danzig wants to control the position but Shirahama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Danzig wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shirahama tries to clinch up but Danzig circles away and keeps his distance.
Shirahama blocks a jab.
Shirahama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danzig, as that shot connected.
Shirahama misses the jab.
Danzig lands a nice looking body shot.
Shirahama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danzig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shirahama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danzig manages to avoid it.
Danzig appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shirahama looks for a takedown but Danzig sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid body kick from Danzig.
Shirahama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danzig.
Danzig throws out a loose jab but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shirahama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shirahama throws a body punch but Danzig moves out of range.
Shirahama walks into a stiff left hand from Danzig.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Danzig!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shirahama dives in and grabs Danzig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Danzig pushes down on Shirahama's head and hops out.
Glen Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama throws a hook but Danzig blocks it.
Danzig is looking to counter punch.
Shirahama moves into range and clinches up with Danzig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shirahama is trying to push Danzig away but Danzig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shirahama tries to throw a body punch but Danzig avoids it by throwing Shirahama back against the cage.
Danzig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shirahama is keeping busy.
Shirahama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danzig misses with a punch on the inside.
Shirahama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danzig's elbow.
Danzig breaks the clinch.
Shirahama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shirahama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Shirahama misses.
Nice jab there from Shirahama.
Danzig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danzig tries to sprawl but Shirahama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shirahama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama thows a huge punch but Danzig dodges it nicely.
Danzig on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shirahama is nestled in close to Danzig, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shirahama with the ground and pound but Danzig uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Danzig has wrist control.
Shirahama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shirahama connects with a couple of short punches.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but Danzig blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirahama trying to control but Danzig is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danzig looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Shirahama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danzig tries to move into range but Shirahama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shirahama fails with the takedown.
Danzig is looking to counter punch.
Shirahama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danzig.
Donk. Shirahama catches Danzig right on the button with a cross.
Shirahama fails to land with a series of punches.
Shirahama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shirahama looks to land a right hand but Danzig moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danzig.
Danzig misses with a combination
and Shirahama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danzig's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama lands a couple of elbows.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirahama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shirahama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danzig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shirahama controls the pace.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Danzig has wrist control.
Shirahama cracks Danzig with a solid left hand.
Danzig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shirahama.
Shirahama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Shirahama chips away with some ground and pound.
Shirahama won't allow Danzig to sweep him here.
Shirahama is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shirahama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danzig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danzig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Shirahama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danzig.
Danzig throws out a loose jab but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danzig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shirahama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shirahama working the ground and pound but Danzig is defending the strikes.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shirahama throws a strike aimed at the side of Danzig's head but Danzig avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Danzig dodges the ground and pound from Shirahama.
Shirahama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shirahama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danzig, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shirahama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Danzig parries the strikes from Shirahama easily there. Shirahama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Danzig to escape.
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shirahama is trying to ground and pound but Danzig uses the momentary lack of control by Shirahama to regain half guard.
Danzig is trying to maintain the position but Shirahama is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danzig walks into a left hand.
Danzig ducks under a wild hook from Shirahama.
Danzig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danzig swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danzig takes one to the side of the head.
Shirahama throws a body shot but no joy.
Danzig staying out of range there.
Danzig throws out a loose jab but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shirahama swings for the body but Danzig moves out of range.
Shirahama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danzig. Danzig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shirahama. Danzig does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shirahama! But no joy.
Shirahama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danzig was well out of range. Poor timing from Shirahama.
Danzig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danzig throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Danzig looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Kenichi Shirahama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig connects with a looping right hand.
Danzig scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Danzig misses.
Shirahama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danzig staying out of range there.
Danzig tries to clinch up.
Shirahama connects with a looping right hand.
Danzig is rocked!
Shirahama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danzig at a distance.
Oh Danzig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shirahama lands with an uppercut that bounces Danzig off the cage and back into range.
Shirahama throws a monster overhand right that drops Danzig! Shirahama follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!
In defeat, Glen Danzig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Demon I am and face I peel, to see your skin turned inside out. Gotta have you on my wall...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Congo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aragus, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Aragus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aragus is defending well for now.
Congo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aragus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Congo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Congo.
Congo tries a body shot but Aragus blocks it.
Congo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Aragus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo misses with some punches.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aragus controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Congo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Aragus.
Aragus blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Aragus backwards.
Aragus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Congo after a bit of a struggle.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo looking to throw knees to the head but Aragus is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Congo.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Congo misses with some punches.
Aragus blocking some punches.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Aragus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus blocks an uppercut.
Aragus wants a takedown but no success here.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aragus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Congo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Congo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
Congo tries to work over Aragus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo scores with a hook to the body.
Congo lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Aragus avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aragus is looking for a takedown.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Aragus prevents a body shot from Congo.
Aragus prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aragus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aragus has Congo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Congo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aragus is trying to drag Congo to the mat but Congo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aragus controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries a body shot but Aragus blocks it.
Aragus tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aragus lands with a left to the head.
Congo misses with a knee to the head.
Aragus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo tries a body shot but Aragus blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aragus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andokuhle Congo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aragus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aragus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Congo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo is pushing Aragus's head away, looking to escape. Aragus manages to hold on to the position though.
Congo prevents Aragus from moving into mount.
Aragus is trying to get an arm triangle but Congo is defending well.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo wants to get back to his feet but Aragus drags him back down.
Aragus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Congo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aragus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aragus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Congo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kip Aragus!
After the fight, Kip Aragus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spotted Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sato might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Call to prayer of islam. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Rumina Sato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spotted Cow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cow looks winded!
Cow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Cow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sato misses with a hook.
Cow throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato throws a leg kick but Cow moved away.
Sato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cow checks a leg kick.
Cow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cow throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Sato throws a counter high kick but Cow was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cow misses with a hook.
Sato scores with a head kick.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cow throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Cow moves away and avoids it.
Cow fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cow on the side of the head.
Cow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sato to score with a decent uppercut.
Cow goes for a double leg but Sato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sato continues to drive forward.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cow moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Sato lands a right hand.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cow backwards.
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cow backwards.
Cow is rocked!
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cow is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
A lazy left from Sato finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cow tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sato drops Cow with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sato follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumina Sato!
Post fight, Rumina Sato stared into the camera and said 'Remember, a vote for islam is a vote for retardation.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bammer throws out the jab.
Bammer looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Bammer shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Bammer misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters by clinching up.
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Vargas.
Vargas slips a straight right by Bammer.
Bammer dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Bammer's head and hops out.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bammer throws out the jab.
Bammer connects with a single shot there.
Vargas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Sammer Bammer has been cut.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bammer looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas cracks the inside of Bammer's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bammer as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vargas eats them both and turns towards Bammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bammer drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vargas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
Vargas 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.
Bammer looking to control.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bammer has an active guard here but Vargas has managed to pass into half guard.
Bammer actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Bammer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Bammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bammer.
Bammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vargas motions for Bammer to come forward. Vargas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas connects with a nice looking jab.
Bammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bammer dives in and scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Vargas keeping full guard, as Bammer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Bammer stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
Bammer looking to pass the guard.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas is pulling down on Bammer's head to control his posture.
Bammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bammer.
Vargas is doing well to control the position and prevent Bammer from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammer Bammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sammer Bammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bammer's calf.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Bammer's legs.
Bammer throwing a counter right hand but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Bammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bammer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVargas.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bammer.
Vargas connects with the punch.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bammer darts in looking for a takedown but Vargas gets double underhooks and turns Bammer into the cage.
Bammer cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries a low kick but Bammer avoids it.
Bammer is looking to counter punch.
Vargas connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Bammer.
Bammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bammer off to one side.
Bammer backing away here, and Vargas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Bammer had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bammer fails with the takedown
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Bammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crunch! Vargas slams his shin into Bammer's torso.
Bammer darts in looking for a takedown but Vargas gets double underhooks and turns Bammer into the cage.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vargas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bammer is able to avoid easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vargas!
Alex Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Vargas.
Vargas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Bammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Bammer moved out of range nicely.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammer manages to avoid it.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Bammer persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Bammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Bammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Bammer blocks the low kick.
Bammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bammer checks a leg kick.
Bammer misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vargas.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Bammer throws an off balance right hand
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bammer moves away from the strike by Vargas.
A counter left hand to the body from Bammer misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bammer.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bammer with a body shot.
Bammer tries for a takedown but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Bammer moves away and avoids it.
Bammer avoids the body shot from Vargas.
An attempted straight right counter from Bammer misses the target.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Bammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Bammer circles away.
Bammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses.
Bammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bammer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vargas manages to get to full guard.
Bammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vargas is trying to hold Bammer in close to prevent damage but Bammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Vargas trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammer Bammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Bammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vargas 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 Bammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Bammer checks a leg kick nicely.
Vargas throws a front kick that sends Bammer stumbling back into the cage.
Bammer checks the leg kick.
Vargas scores with a hook.
Bammer misses the jab.
Jab from Bammer.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Bammer.
Bammer blocks a leg kick.
Bammer throws a big counter combination but Vargas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Bammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vargas.
Bammer misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bammer.
Bammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargas.
Bammer throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Bammer shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vargas is on top in guard.
Vargas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vargas content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vargas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bammer's guard.
Vargas is looking to take a break and control but Bammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bammer taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Bammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer trying to hold on to Vargas's head to control him but Vargas postures up.
Vargas prevents Bammer from improving his position.
Bammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bammer is tightening it up a little... Vargas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vargas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vargas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sammer Bammer!
Sammer Bammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Khalil - China kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Parayan has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34
205 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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31
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parayan sprawls well. Parayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Parayan sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parayan enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parayan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Parayan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Parayan!
Parayan won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is controlling Parayan's posture.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parayan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stops Parayan from standing up.
Parayan is breathing heavily.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Parayan's brow.
Silva pushes down on Parayan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parayan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva prevents Parayan from standing back up.
Parayan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Parayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parayan's head.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parayan defending well though.
Parayan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Parayan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parayan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Parayan's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Parayan is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva stands up over Parayan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parayan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parayan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parayan wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parayan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parayan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parayan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is working Parayan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Parayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parayan has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parayan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parayan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parayan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parayan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parayan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva drives through and clinches with Parayan against the cage.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parayan smiles and moves away.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws a right hand that Parayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Parayan also avoids with ease.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parayan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiroy Parayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrien Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Parayan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parayan attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Parayan.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parayan stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Parayan shows good takedown defense.
Parayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parayan defends well and Silva ends up having to push Parayan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parayan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parayan lands a slapping body shot.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Parayan is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva trying to control the position but Parayan is working away.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parayan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parayan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Parayan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parayan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva cracks Parayan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Parayan is trying to buck Silva off.
Adrien Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parayan is avoiding damage well.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parayan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parayan parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Parayan to escape.
Silva throws an elbow but Parayan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Parayan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva working the ground and pound but Parayan is defending the strikes.
Parayan defending against the ground and pound.
Parayan parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Parayan to escape.
Silva working the ground and pound but Parayan is defending the strikes.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Parayan defends.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Parayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Parayan from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working Parayan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Parayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parayan defending against the ground and pound.
Silva cracks Parayan with a big right hand but Parayan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Parayan is rocked!
Silva lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Parayan! Silva senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Parayan out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adrien Silva!
Adrien Silva took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who's Next?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (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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34
215 lbs
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30
199 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius forces Crusoe back against the cage and clinches.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Meridius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Crusoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meridius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crusoe tries to keep at a distance but Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Crusoe shrugs off.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius rushes Crusoe and presses him up against the cage.
Meridius avoiding damage.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
Meridius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crusoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crusoe can't get the takedown.
Crusoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meridius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meridius moves into the clinch.
Meridius stalls.
Crusoe wants a takedown but no success here.
Crusoe is working for takedown but Meridius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crusoe wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius clinches up against the cage.
Crusoe has Meridius pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crusoe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meridius tumbling to the mat - Crusoe dives into Meridius's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crusoe stays in close to Meridius's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crusoe not doing much here.
Crusoe'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Further stalling from Crusoe.
Crusoe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meridius for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crusoe wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius 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.
Meridius rushes Crusoe and presses him up against the cage.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meridius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Robinson Crusoe has been cut.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Crusoe can't get the takedown.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crusoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius trying to remain calm as Crusoe controls from the top position.
Meridius wants to control but Crusoe postures up.
Crusoe controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe continues to stall.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet but Crusoe drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meridius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crusoe working away.
Crusoe takes a little break here. Meridius wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meridius misses with a double jab
and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crusoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meridius has Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Crusoe avoids a wild elbow strike from Meridius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crusoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meridius pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crusoe is trying to trip Meridius. He has hold of a leg but Meridius is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crusoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Meridius kicks Crusoe off and gets to his feet.
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusoe looking for a takedown.
Crusoe wants a takedown.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crusoe gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.
Crusoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Meridius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crusoe dodges an elbow strike from Meridius.
Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
Crusoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robinson Crusoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Crusoe wants a takedown.
Crusoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meridius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Meridius.
Crusoe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crusoe content to control rather than advance.
Crusoe stops Meridius from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crusoe in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crusoe gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.
Crusoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meridius gets underhooks to prevent Crusoe's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meridius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meridius tries to land knees in the clinch but Crusoe avoids the damage to the body.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius darts in and clinches Crusoe up against the cage.
Crusoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Meridius manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius wants to stall.
Meridius trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crusoe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meridius is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Crusoe wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meridius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Meridius lands an elbow that stopped Crusoe in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Meridius.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meridius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meridius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crusoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meridius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meridius clinches with his opponent.
Robinson Crusoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Meridius - that landed with a thud.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meridius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Comfortably Numb. Mark Whitehope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
170 lbs
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28
184 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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
45 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Whitehope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Whitehope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitehope looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitehope managing to control the position.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Whitehope blocks nicely.
Whitehope keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Whitehope shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whitehope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Whitehope's head but Whitehope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt moves out of range as Whitehope throws a body kick.
Whitehope connects with a nice looking jab.
Mark Whitehope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Whitehope's body.
Whitehope throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitehope cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitehope to the mat! Whitehope manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitehope pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Whitehope keeps moving.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Whitehope keeps moving.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Whitehope pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehope has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whitehope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitehope throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitehope momentarily.
Whitehope moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Whitehope tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Whitehope.
Whitehope loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whitehope is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whitehope is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope moves into full guard.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitehope can do to turn this around?
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehope trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt trying to control but Whitehope is working from the bottom.
Whitehope pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Whitehope looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitehope throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitehope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whitehope darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Whitehope misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Whitehope lands with a left to the head.
Whitehope blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Whitehope tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Whitehope is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hunt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Whitehope to the mat. Whitehope regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Whitehope pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Whitehope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt is keen to just control but Whitehope is a slippery customer.
Whitehope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Whitehope is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Whitehope trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Whitehope is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is thwarting Whitehope's attempts to control the position.
Hunt throws a strike but Whitehope avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitehope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mark Whitehope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitehope on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitehope's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whitehope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt throws a strike but Whitehope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitehope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehope postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehope is one step ahead there.
Whitehope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt throws a hook but Whitehope blocks it.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitehope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitehope scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitehope as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Whitehope's shoulder, as Whitehope tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt gets caught napping as Whitehope dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitehope wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Whitehope distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Whitehope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whitehope distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merik Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitehope.
Whitehope lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Whitehope throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Whitehope dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Whitehope shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehope fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merik Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Whitehope sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitehope fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Whitehope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Whitehope.
Whitehope throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Whitehope moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt cracks Whitehope with a good jab.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Whitehope uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehope misses with a leg kick.
Whitehope throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt moves out of range as Whitehope throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Whitehope.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
A victorious Merik Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo comes to the cage accompanied by Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. Smith has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Paul Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Judo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Judo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Judo prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Judo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judo trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Judo wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judo.
Judo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Judo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith wants to control but Judo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Judo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judo is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judo prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is staying active underneath Judo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Judo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Judo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith is controlling Judo's posture.
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Judo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judo's elbow.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith trying to stall but Judo improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Smith.
Judo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judo misses with a body punch.
Judo drags the fight down to the ground.
Judo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.
Judo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith 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.
Judo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Judo will probably get the nod.
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.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Judo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judo.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Judo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Judo slips the punch.
Smith cracks Judo with a good jab.
Judo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Judo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Judo's head but Judo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Judo's shoulder, as Judo tries to avoid the shot.
Judo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Judo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to buck Judo off but Judo is having none of it.
Judo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Judo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judo tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Judo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Judo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Judo's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judo's back!
Judo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith is keen to just control but Judo is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo gets full guard.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Judo keeps moving.
Judo 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.
Judo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Judo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Judo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Judo.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Judo is out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Judo slips the punch.
Judo has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Judo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judo throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith leaves Judo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Judo misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judo throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judo.
Smith is looking to slow Judo down with leg kicks.
Judo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Judo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Judo ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Judo misses with a looping right.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judo. That did some damage!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Judo shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Judo misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Judo 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps Judo with a low kick.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Judo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Judo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Judo is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Judo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith stands and throws Judo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Judo is trying to improve his position.
Judo manages to get back to half guard.
Judo actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Judo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judo gets full guard.
Judo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith! Paul Smith retains his featherweight title!
Paul Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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