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Highland Games 109 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cappie Ragnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuzo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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141 lbs
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173 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappie Ragnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatsuzo Fukuda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fukuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnard. Fukuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnard at a distance.
Fukuda misses with a body kick.
As Fukuda looks to move away, Ragnard throws a big counter combo bu Fukuda just gets out of the way.
Ragnard avoids the body shot from Fukuda.
Fukuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnard momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard swings widly with a right hand
and Fukuda counters with a left to the body.
Cappie Ragnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fukuda.
Ragnard throws a body punch but Fukuda moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnard. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard throws a right and a left that Fukuda avoids nicely.
A combination from Ragnard does no damage.
Ragnard throws a series of punches but Fukuda moves out of range.
Fukuda lands a head kick. Ragnard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ragnard is rocked!
A combination from Ragnard does no damage.
Ragnard fails to land the takedown.
Fukuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnard counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Fukuda cracks the inside of Ragnard's front leg.
Ragnard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fukuda counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fukuda. Fukuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Fukuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnard misses with a wild combination.
Ragnard misses with a double jab
and Fukuda counters with a nice body shot.
Fukuda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragnard rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuda lands a nice hook to Ragnard's body. Ragnard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fukuda misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuda throws a hook to the side of Ragnard's head but Ragnard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Fukuda.
Ragnard blocks a jab.
Fukuda throws a leg kick but Ragnard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ragnard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuda moves away.
Ragnard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fukuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fukuda.
Fukuda digs a good body shot into Ragnard's ribs.
A slow jab from Ragnard misses its intended target.
Ragnard misses with a two punch combination.
Fukuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnard's head.
Ragnard throws a body punch but Fukuda moves out of range.
Ragnard shoots for a takedown but Fukuda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cappie Ragnard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fukuda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnard misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard misses with a looping right.
Ragnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnard is breathing heavily.
Fukuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnard dives in and grabs Fukuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukuda pushes down on Ragnard's head and hops out.
Ragnard swinging wildly here.
Ragnard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fukuda is fending him off so far but Ragnard persists. Nope, Fukuda circles away and we're back to standing.
Fukuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuda misses the jab.
Fukuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnard looking to score a takedown here. Fukuda is defending well but Ragnard drives through and ends up in Fukuda's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuzo Fukuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fukuda. Ragnard shrugs it off though.
Ragnard moves out of range as Fukuda strikes.
Fukuda staying out of range there.
Fukuda scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnard misses with a double jab
enabling Fukuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuda blocks a jab.
Ragnard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Cappie Ragnard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnard looks to land a left hand but Fukuda moved out of range nicely.
Tatsuzo Fukuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnard. That did some damage!
Ragnard fails with the takedown
and Fukuda counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fukuda.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnard. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard throws a nice looking combination but Fukuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnard throws a body punch but Fukuda moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuda checks a leg kick.
Fukuda misses with a body shot.
Ragnard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Fukuda throws a leg kick but Ragnard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnard lands with a nice combination. Fukuda backs away looking to recover.
Ragnard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukuda throws a looping overhand right but Ragnard ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuda jabs Ragnard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnard misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnard should have avoided that one.
Fukuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuda tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnard is wise to it.
Ragnard fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnard manages to avoid it.
Fukuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnard misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fukuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnard.
Fukuda throws a body punch but Ragnard moves out of range.
Ragnard needs to keep his hands up - Fukuda had a free shot at his head there.
Fukuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda takes a swing at Ragnard's ribcage but misses.
Fukuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuda. Ragnard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnard darts in looking for a takedown but Fukuda gets double underhooks and turns Ragnard into the cage.
Ragnard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukuda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnard looks for a takedown but Fukuda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cappie Ragnard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuda looks to throw the jab but Ragnard is out of range.
Fukuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnard's sensitive parts.
Ragnard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuda throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ragnard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fukuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnard is just out of range.
Ragnard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnard.
Ragnard ducks right into an uppercut from Fukuda.
Fukuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fukuda scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuda. Ragnard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnard. Those never looked like landing.
Fukuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuzo Fukuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fukuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fukuda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnard.
Ragnard misses with a body shot.
Ragnard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fukuda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnard somewhat.
Ragnard misses with a combination
and Fukuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukuda counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnard 's knee.
Fukuda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnard misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fukuda scores with a head kick.
Fukuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Ragnard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnard seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnard misses with a hook.
Ragnard moves away from the strike by Fukuda.
Ragnard throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnard moves away.
Ragnard attempts a counter takedown but Fukuda avoids it well and moves away.
Fukuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fukuda has time to react.
Cappie Ragnard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuzo Fukuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard ducks under a wild hook from Fukuda.
Fukuda works Ragnard's body with a nice hook.
Fukuda avoids the body shot from Ragnard.
Fukuda looks to land a right hand but Ragnard moved out of range.
Ragnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnard throws a leg kick but Fukuda checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnard takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Ragnard.
Ragnard tries to bum rush Fukuda with a series of wild strikes but Fukuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuda takes a swing at Ragnard's ribcage but misses.
Ragnard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fukuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukuda's waist but Fukuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnard off to one side.
Ragnard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukuda.
A shot to the liver by Fukuda. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnard misses with a two punch combination.
Fukuda misses the shot to the body.
Fukuda jabs Ragnard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fukuda is looking to slow Ragnard down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Fukuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fukuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fukuda tests Ragnard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukuda takes a swing at Ragnard's ribcage but misses.
Fukuda misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard throws a leg kick but Fukuda checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnard.
Ragnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnard connects with a body shot that sends Fukuda's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukuda throws a hook to the side of Ragnard's head but Ragnard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnard tries a low kick but Fukuda avoids it.
Fukuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Fukuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ragnard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuzo Fukuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fukuda 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuzo Fukuda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Plouman Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Claude will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Plouman Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman Jnr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Claude's waist but Claude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plouman Jnr off to one side.
Plouman Jnr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claude sprawls well. Claude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plouman Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Plouman Jnr.
You can see the frustration on Claude's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman Jnr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plouman Jnr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Claude is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Plouman Jnr gets to mount! Claude was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plouman Jnr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr trying to control but Claude is having none of it.
Plouman Jnr breaks from Claude's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Plouman Jnr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plouman Jnr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claude manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Plouman Jnr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Plouman Jnr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plouman Jnr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plouman Jnr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Claude can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude tries to buck Plouman Jnr off but Plouman Jnr is having none of it.
Plouman Jnr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plouman Jnr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plouman Jnr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plouman Jnr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plouman Jnr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Plouman Jnr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plouman Jnr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plouman Jnr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claude is looking to reverse the position.
Claude struggling a bit here.
Plouman Jnr wants to control but Claude is keeping him busy.
Plouman Jnr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plouman Jnr tries for a kimura but Claude is defending well.
Claude tries to buck Plouman Jnr off but Plouman Jnr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plouman Jnr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claude keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Claude is looking for a sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plouman Jnr looks for a takedown but Claude sprawls well.
Claude feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Plouman Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claude darts in and clinches Plouman Jnr up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plouman Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Plouman Jnr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claude throws a lazy head kick
and Plouman Jnr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plouman Jnr.
Claude is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plouman Jnr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plouman Jnr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Plouman Jnr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been informed that Claude has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Plouman Jnr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claude's guard.
Plouman Jnr trying to control from half guard but Claude is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude is defending against the submission attempts here by Plouman Jnr.
Plouman Jnr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claude has managed to free his arm - good work.
Claude wants to improve his position but Plouman Jnr is controlling well.
Claude trying to control but Plouman Jnr postures up.
Plouman Jnr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plouman Jnr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plouman Jnr is working for a kimura but Claude is defending it quite comfortably.
Plouman Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claude can do to turn this around?
Plouman Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claude with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Claude is defending against the submission attempts here by Plouman Jnr.
Plouman Jnr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claude keeps working.
Claude is defending against the submission attempts here by Plouman Jnr.
Claude wants to control but Plouman Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claude gets full guard.
Claude has his foot on Plouman Jnr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plouman Jnr works his way back into a safe position though.
Claude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plouman Jnr defends well.
Claude is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr passes Claude's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plouman Jnr controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jean Claude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claude is looking to clinch.
Plouman Jnr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claude circles away.
Claude tries to clinch
so Plouman Jnr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Plouman Jnr is stalling in the full guard.
Plouman Jnr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plouman Jnr content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr looking to pass the guard.
Plouman Jnr lands a couple of digs.
Claude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plouman Jnr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claude being controlled here, momentarily.
Plouman Jnr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claude looking for a guillotine here but Plouman Jnr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Plouman Jnr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Claude throws an off balance right hand
and Plouman Jnr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plouman Jnr.
Plouman Jnr wants to pass the guard but Claude is keeping the position.
Claude keeping moving, preventing Plouman Jnr from controlling successfully.
Plouman Jnr advances to half guard.
Plouman Jnr is keen to just control but Claude is a slippery customer.
Claude looking for submissions off his back.
Claude wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude is defending against the submission attempts here by Plouman Jnr.
Plouman Jnr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Claude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr is looking to stand but Claude has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Claude can't escape the position.
Plouman Jnr tries to control but Claude wriggling away.
Plouman Jnr with good strikes from the mount here!
Plouman Jnr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Claude can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Claude stops Plouman Jnr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Plouman Jnr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claude manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Plouman Jnr advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claude tries to hold on but Plouman Jnr postures up.
Claude wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Plouman Jnr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Claude has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Plouman Jnr has his arm under Claude's chin here. Game over son! Plouman Jnr squeezes tightly and Claude is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Plouman Jnr!
Luke Plouman Jnr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Magamedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anderson Natanael's chin.
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265 lbs
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228 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Natanael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov looks to land a combination but Natanael avoids it well.
Magamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magamedov walks into a stiff left hand from Natanael.
Magamedov connects with the punch.
It looks like Anderson Natanael has been cut.
Natanael throws an overhand right that lands on Magamedov's shoulder, as Magamedov tries to avoid the shot.
Natanael slips a jab and a cross from Magamedov.
Magamedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Natanael decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Natanael is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magamedov strikes from the bottom but Natanael passes into mount!
Natanael trying to control but Magamedov is having none of it.
Natanael controlling the position easily from mount.
Magamedov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natanael controlling well, preventing Magamedov from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natanael is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Natanael is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magamedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Natanael slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Magamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magamedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Natanael is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magamedov is defending well though. Natanael let's go of the attempt for now.
Natanael controlling well, preventing Magamedov from escaping the position.
Natanael just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natanael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magamedov can't escape the position.
Magamedov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magamedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Natanael's arms.
Natanael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magamedov trying to control the position but Natanael manages to sink in the hooks.
Magamedov wants to escape the position.
Natanael biding his time, controlling Magamedov.
Magamedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov has hold of Natanael's leg, trying to break free but it's let Natanael lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Magamedov is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Natanael throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Natanael!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande has chosen What are you waiting FOR! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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129 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald 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.
La Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
La Grande is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
La Grande tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves away
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into La Grande's ribs.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
La Grande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
La Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Grande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Grande clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzgerald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee to the head.
La Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
La Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald takes a knee right on the jaw!
La Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande misses with a knee strike.
La Grande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
La Grande lands an elbow that stopped Fitzgerald in his tracks for a moment.
La Grande is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La Grande blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.
La Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzgerald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Grande avoiding damage as Fitzgerald throws knees to the body.
La Grande working Fitzgerald over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
La Grande pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzgerald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Grande.
La Grande trying to land knees to the body.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
La Grande lands a nice elbow.
La Grande with a knee to the head.
La Grande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Grande throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Grande throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
La Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Grande just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.
La Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee to the head.
La Grande pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzgerald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
La Grande is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
La Grande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Grande has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande trying to land knees to the body.
La Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald punishes La Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
La Grande wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
La Grande drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but La Grande avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
La Grande landing some nice looking knees to the body.
La Grande trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when La Grande was well out of range.
La Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
La Grande moves into the clinch.
La Grande throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage as La Grande throws knees to the body.
La Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitzgerald works on La Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
La Grande looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
La Grande scores a nice knee to the body.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Grande clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as La Grande controls his hands.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dale La Grande will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzgerald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab. La Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Grande is rocked!
La Grande gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
A victorious Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dale La Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
217 lbs
6 - 3 - 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miles Darby!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby tries for a takedown but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darby fails with the takedown.
Alejandro Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Darby.
Darby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Darby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darby drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Darby off! Darby jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Darby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darby looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darby on the ground.
Darby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darby drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Darby off! Darby jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Darby drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Darby off! Darby jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
Vasquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darby misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darby has his takedown stuffed
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Darby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasquez lands a jab.
Darby fails with the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darby misses with a takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Darby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darby tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Darby shoots and misses
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vasquez dips to his left and cracks Darby with an uppercut!
Darby has his takedown stuffed
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquez's waist but Vasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darby off to one side.
Vasquez throws a big counter combination but Darby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Darby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Darby tries for a takedown but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Vasquez as Darby shoots in.
Darby tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily
and Vasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Darby looks winded!
Vasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasquez lunges at Darby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darby's hand.
Darby fails with the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darby tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Vasquez.
Darby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Darby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasquez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darby misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Vasquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Darby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alejandro Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Darby.
Vasquez connects with a body shot.
Vasquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Vasquez finds it's way through Darby's defenses.
Vasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alejandro Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darby dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darby is breathing heavily.
Vasquez clobbers Darby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasquez.
Darby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darby can do to turn this around?
Darby fails with the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a left and a right that send Darby crashing to the mat, dazed. Vasquez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Darby is rocked!
Vasquez drops Darby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Darby looks back up at him and smiles so Vasquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Darby is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Darby's jaw. Darby's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vasquez does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Vasquez!
As Alejandro Vasquez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's rare to see a Muay Thai fighter so lazy with his striking. Please come back, I like easy fights'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. Stuart Dew has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Phillips's chin.
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140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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27
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Dew!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dew fails with the takedown.
Dew drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Phillips is tightening it up a little... Dew has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dew reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dew taps out! Nice BJJ there by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Phillips!
Dan Phillips opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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28
154 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ska Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Tim Woods!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods misses with a hook.
Asap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asap gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods lands a nice looking body shot.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods swings for the body but Asap moves out of range.
Asap shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Woods throws the left hand but Asap avoids the punch easily.
Woods swings for the body but Asap moves out of range.
Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asap shoots in and bounces Woods off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Asap advances position into side control!
Woods struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Asap keeps moving and retains side control.
Woods is letting Asap control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Woods looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods tries to buck Asap off but Asap is having none of it.
Woods is being controlled here.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face as Asap controls the position.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asap's hands.
Asap shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Asap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Asap does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asap shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ska Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods connects with a body shot that sends Asap's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woods defends well and Asap ends up having to push Woods into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Woods now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Asap's head but Asap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asap dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Woods misses.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Asap has his takedown stuffed
and Woods counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tim Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods lands with a hook. Asap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asap rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Asap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Woods scores with a hook to the body. Asap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asap with a poor takedown
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Woods on his heels. He'll look to pass Woods's guard now, I'm sure.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woods keeping full guard, as Asap tries to pass.
Asap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woods wants to sweep here but Asap controlling him for the moment.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Asap in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woods can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Woods throws a combination. Asap tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Asap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asap was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods cracks Asap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Woods lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asap moves away.
Woods scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asap.
Woods being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woods stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woods wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Asap misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woods with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Asap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ska Asap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods won't allow Asap to pass to mount.
Asap is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Woods keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woods is just riding it out for now. Asap eventually gives up the hold.
Asap prevents Woods from standing back up.
Asap is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Asap dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
Woods digs a good hook to Asap's body.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woods tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asap is in Woods's guard.
Woods keeping full guard, as Asap tries to pass.
Asap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Asap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asap content to control rather than advance.
Tim Woods is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Asap slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Asap takes one to the chin there.
Tim Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asap misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Woods stuffs the takedown attempt from Asap. Asap gets slowly back to his feet.
Asap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woods swivels and escapes.
Asap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asap shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ska Asap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ska Asap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asap circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woods 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Woods!
Our winner, Tim Woods, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Adieu Vieille Europe. On his way into the cage it seems that Karl Heinz Bauser has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karl Heinz Bauser seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bauser.
Mousse takes a swing at Bauser's ribcage but misses.
Bauser avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Mousse misses.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Mousse moves out of range easily.
Mousse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bauser ducks under a wild hook from Mousse.
Mousse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mousse tries to get set, Bauser tries to push him back and clinch up but Mousse manages to avoid the attempt.
Mousse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bauser on the side of the head.
Mousse lands a big uppercut and Bauser crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bauser looks OK. Mousse waves Bauser back to his feet!
Bauser is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mousse lands with a straight right. Bauser didn't see that one coming.
Oh Bauser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mousse misses with a wild body shot.
Bauser throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mousse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bauser looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bauser seems to have got his legs back now.
Mousse connects with a body shot that sends Bauser's belly button to the back.
Bauser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mousse is out of range and Bauser settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Mousse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bauser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mousse connects with a superb combination that knocks Bauser out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mousse before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bauser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chocolate Mousse!
A victorious Chocolate Mousse 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domino Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matroskin comes to the cage accompanied by Мама, всё о'ке&. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Cat Matroskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Domino Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matroskin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matroskin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matroskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy tries to work over Matroskin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Matroskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to work over Matroskin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matroskin leaning against his opponent.
Matroskin pulls guard successfully.
Matroskin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kennedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matroskin is pulling down on Kennedy's head to control his posture.
Matroskin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matroskin working a defensive guard but Kennedy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matroskin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kennedy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matroskin to see if he's OK.
Matroskin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matroskin controls the position for a moment.
Kennedy landing a few strikes.
Matroskin taking a bit of punishment here - Kennedy scoring with strikes.
Matroskin can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kennedy.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Matroskin is working from the bottom.
Matroskin tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kennedy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matroskin tries to buck Kennedy off but Kennedy is having none of it.
Matroskin manages to get back to half guard.
Matroskin tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matroskin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Matroskin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matroskin manages to avoid it.
Matroskin is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matroskin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kennedy feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Matroskin takes the fight into the clinch.
Matroskin can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Matroskin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick
and Matroskin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matroskin.
Kennedy is trying to keep Matroskin in close.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kennedy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Matroskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matroskin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to stall.
Matroskin misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy pushes Matroskin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matroskin tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Matroskin tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Matroskin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Cat Matroskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Matroskin.
Matroskin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matroskin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matroskin throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matroskin.
Matroskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Domino Kennedy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matroskin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Matroskin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matroskin throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Matroskin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy gets through Matroskin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matroskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matroskin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matroskins head.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matroskin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Matroskin's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matroskin has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Matroskin fails with the takedown.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matroskin tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Matroskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like The Cat Matroskin has been cut.
Kennedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kennedy.
Matroskin is rocked!
Kennedy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kennedy cracks Matroskin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Matroskin falls backwards against the cage. Kennedy follows up with more strikes that drop Matroskin to his knees. Kennedy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Matroskin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domino Kennedy!
During a confident post fight interview, Domino Kennedy 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 Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mairbek Krylov enters the cage!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mairbek Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krylov.
Craig misses with a hook.
Krylov misses the jab.
Craig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krylov on the side of the head.
Krylov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Craig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Craig tries to clinch up.
Craig moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Craig saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
Craig rushes Krylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Craig has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krylov trying to stall but Craig improves his position.
Krylov is trying to stall.
Craig misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Krylov.
Good body shot from Craig.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Craig letting Krylov take a breather here.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Krylov.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krylov blocking some punches.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a body punch.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Krylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Krylov.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Craig lands a left hand.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Krylov stalling.
A right hand to the body from Craig.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov tries to stall but Craig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Krylov is stalling here.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Krylov looks winded!
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Craig.
Krylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov lands a left hand.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krylov sizes up Craig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Craig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
Craig connects with a jab.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Craig is just out of range.
Craig tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov moves out of range as Craig throws a body kick.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craig tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig wants to clinch up but Krylov keeps it at a distance.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig with a hook.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Krylov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Craig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craig throws a lazy head kick
and Krylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Craig misses
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov slips under a jab from Craig.
Krylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Craig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craig thinks about countering with a head kick.
Craig clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Krylov digs a right hand into Craig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craig's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Craig.
Krylov digs a right hand underneath Craig's ribcage. Craig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig lands a body shot.
Krylov slowing the pace effectively.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Krylov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Jimmie Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Krylov controls his hands.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Krylov stalling in the clinch but Craig improves position.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Krylov.
Craig gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Craig.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov working aggressively here.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krylov scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Craig blocks a body shot from Krylov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craig as Krylov tries to tie him up.
Krylov cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
Krylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmie Craig will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Craig misses
and Craig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Craig tries to clinch up
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov misses with a hook. Craig ducked under it nicely.
Craig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Craig looks to clinch
and Krylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Craig looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Craig does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig motions for Krylov to come forward. Craig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craig manages to avoid it.
Craig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craig.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Krylov digs a good hook to Craig's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig looks to land a combination but Krylov avoids it well.
Krylov lands with a nice body punch.
Craig avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig misses the jab.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov connects with a jab.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Krylov tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craig throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig darts in trying to clinch
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Craig moves into the clinch.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig letting Krylov take a breather here.
Krylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig lands a body shot.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig lands a body shot.
Jimmie Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krylovs head.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craig as Krylov tries to tie him up.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Craig works on Krylov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Mairbek Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mairbek Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Craig 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Craig!
Our winner, Jimmie Craig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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