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Highland Games 121 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Hrgovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip Hrgovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saul Singer's chin.
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285 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Hrgovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrgovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hrgovic wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Hrgovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Singer is trying to stand up here but Hrgovic is controlling him well.
Hrgovic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Singer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filip Hrgovic!
Filip Hrgovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Rodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimario Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 New York, Ramsey Rodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimario Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Rodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodman tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Rodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Rodman avoids nicely.
Rodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodman swivels and escapes.
Ramsey Rodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimario Gracie.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodman.
Rodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rimario Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Rodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodman continues to drive forward.
Rodman closes the distance and clinches.
Rodman tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Rodman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rodman keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodman is on top in guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Rodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Rodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodman defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodman passes into half guard.
Rodman working Gracie over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Rodman working some strikes from top position.
Rodman wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodman landing with the ground and pound.
Rodman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Rodman tries to pass.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodman is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Rodman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodman working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodman controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Rodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Rodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Rodman, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Rodman against the cage but Rodman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodman is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey Rodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimario Gracie.
Rodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodman. Rodman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rimario Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Rodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodman continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Rodman moves out of range.
Rodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodman works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Rodman trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodman trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodman stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie has his foot on Rodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Rodman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Rodman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodman lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ramsey Rodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodman is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie tries to hold on but Rodman postures up.
Rodman breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie is rocked!
Rodman lands a big elbow - Gracie is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gracie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ramsey Rodman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Fosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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236 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Fosse!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fosse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Guapo pinned against the cage. El Guapo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Guapo fails with the takedown.
Fosse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
El Guapo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fosse is trying to work for a kimura but El Guapo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fosse lands a nice short elbow.
Fosse trying to pass the guard but El Guapo defending well.
El Guapo wants to improve his position but Fosse is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fosse slips a nice elbow through El Guapo's hands, connecting with El Guapo's forehead.
El Guapo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fosse passes into side control!
Fosse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
El Guapo's coaches at Kombat MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fosse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Guapo taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Guapo tries to buck Fosse off but Fosse is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on El Guapo's face as Fosse controls the position.
Fosse lands an elbow.
El Guapo gets back to half guard.
El Guapo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fosse 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.
El Guapo taking some punishment here, with Fosse in his half guard.
Fosse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fosse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Guapo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fosse tries to pass to full mount but El Guapo defends it.
Fosse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
El Guapo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fosse pulls his head out easily.
El Guapo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fosse drops an elbow to the side of El Guapo's head.
Fosse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Guapo with the active half guard here but Fosse passes nicely into side control.
El Guapo is breathing heavily.
Fosse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Guapo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
El Guapo tries to bench press Fosse off him but Fosse keeps the position.
El Guapo is letting Fosse control him for a moment.
Fosse working the ground and pound.
Fosse controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fosse landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fosse has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fosse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fosse controlling the position easily from mount.
El Guapo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fosse postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. El Guapo looks a forlorn figure.
Fosse with the ground and pound from mount.
Fosse controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Fosse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fosse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fosse pushing down on El Guapo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
El Guapo looking for subs from the bottom but Fosse mounts him!
El Guapo tries to reverse the position but Fosse maintains control.
El Guapo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ronny Fosse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fosse controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fosse prevents El Guapo from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fosse raining down shots from the mount!
El Guapo is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Fosse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fosse breaks from El Guapo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fosse lands a big shot there that rocks El Guapo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
El Guapo is rocked!
Fosse lands a big shot there that rocks El Guapo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh El Guapo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fosse controlling from mount.
Fosse lands a big shot to the head and El Guapo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ronny Fosse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Natanael!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potter, as that shot connected.
It looks like Anderson Natanael has been cut.
Potter tries to land a front kick but Natanael steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Natanael, as that shot connected.
Natanael misses with a takedown
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Natanael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter defending well as Natanael loads up on a big left hand.
Potter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Potter punishes Natanael's body with a nice straight punch.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Natanael throws the left hand but Potter avoids the punch easily.
Natanael with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Natanael off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Potter follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Natanael was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
A relieved looking Harry Potter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fails with the takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mark Hammer has been cut.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Hammer misses with a takedown
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! James is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
BOOM! James lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hammer. Hammer tries to recover but James is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hammer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleijmani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandow has chosen Aint No Grave as his entrance music. The key to victory for Qasem Suleijmani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Qasem Suleijmani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suleijmani.
Suleijmani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sandow back to the cage. Suleijmani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandow.
Suleijmani misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Suleijmani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suleijmani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Sandow.
As Suleijmani backs off Sandow throws a huge counter combo but Suleijmani manages to avoid it all.
Sandow avoids the body shot from Suleijmani.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Suleijmani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleijmani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suleijmani's waist but Suleijmani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandow off to one side.
Qasem Suleijmani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
The crowd cheers as Suleijmani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sandow doesn't seem phased though.
Sandow looks for a takedown but Suleijmani sprawls well.
Suleijmani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandow.
Suleijmani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suleijmani throws an overhand right that lands on Sandow's shoulder, as Sandow tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandow goes for a double leg but Suleijmani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suleijmani continues to drive forward.
Sandow looks winded!
Sandow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasem Suleijmani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleijmani tries to bum rush Sandow with a series of wild strikes but Sandow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasem Suleijmani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleijmani to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandow is rocked!
That has opened up Damien Sandow's cut even more.
Suleijmani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandow is still on wobbly legs! Can Suleijmani finish him?
Suleijmani connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sandow - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qasem Suleijmani!
Qasem Suleijmani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
9 - 6 - 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva dives in and grabs Nardello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nardello pushes down on Kaleva's head and hops out.
Nardello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Nardello is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Nardello shuts the power down on Kaleva. Lights out, game over! Nardello is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bratt Nardello!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marx Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gottlieb Hiebknecht has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marx Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Hiebknecht misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiebknecht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
Hiebknecht managing to control the position.
Bronson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.
Bronson wants to free his trapped foot but Hiebknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson wants to free his trapped foot but Hiebknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.
Bronson is looking for a kimura but Hiebknecht is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage.
Bronson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bronson is thwarting Hiebknecht's attempts to control the position.
Bronson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but Hiebknecht defending well.
Bronson is working for a kimura but Hiebknecht is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiebknecht is staying active underneath Bronson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiebknecht slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson drops back looking for a leg! Hiebknecht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hiebknecht manages to kick Bronson off! Bronson jumps back into Hiebknecht's guard.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson 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.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Hiebknecht is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Hiebknecht takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
Bronson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hiebknecht is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hiebknecht scores with a body shot.
Hiebknecht scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Hiebknecht lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bronson working away.
You can see the frustration on Hiebknecht's face as Bronson controls the position.
Hiebknecht is looking for a sweep.
Bronson wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping him busy.
Bronson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hiebknecht looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bronson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hiebknecht is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bronson lets go of the hold and Hiebknecht can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marx Bronson!
Marx Bronson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, San Terra!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens wants to clinch up but Terra keeps it at a distance.
Terra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Owens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terra.
Owens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Terra.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Terra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terra misses with a leg kick.
Terra jabs at Owens's body.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens clinches up with Terra and pushes him back against the cage.
Terra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terra manages to break the clinch.
Terra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terra swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Terra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens avoids the head kick by Terra.
Terra keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens wants to clinch but Terra slips to the side
and Terra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owens tries to clinch there but Terra circles away.
Owens tries to clinch there but Terra circles away.
Terra connects with a single shot there.
Terra misses with a two punch combination.
Terra jabs at Owens's body.
Terra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terra is looking to score with low kicks.
Terra throws a big shot that misses.
Owens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
Terra tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Owens.
Owens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terra up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terras head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terras head.
It looks like San Terra has been cut.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Owens stalling in the clinch but Terra improves position.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Terra.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terra backwards.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens tries to throw a body punch but Terra avoids it by throwing Owens back against the cage.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Owens.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with a punch to the body.
Owens working aggressively here.
Terra prevents a body shot from Owens.
Terra blocking some punches.
Terra prevents a body shot from Owens.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens pushes Terra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terra.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Owens.
Terra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Terra can't break the clinch.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terra tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terra can't break the clinch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens tries a body shot but Terra blocks it.
Terra tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens prevents Terra from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on San Terra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Owens tries to clinch up.
Terra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra is having none of it.
Terra missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terra misses with a head kick.
As Terra tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Terra manages to avoid the attempt.
Terra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra misses with a straight right.
Owens tries to clinch up
enabling Terra to counter with a crisp jab.
San Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens tries to clinch up but Terra circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Terra is trying to force a seperation but Owens has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Terra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terra is trying to push Owens away but Owens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Terra controls the action.
Owens tries to work over Terra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Terra manages to break the clinch.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra is having none of it.
Terra scores with a punch to the head.
Terra misses with a looping left.
Terra keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Terra circles away.
Terra throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
San Terra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens slips a straight right by Terra.
Terra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owens is looking to counter the offense by Terra and move into the clinch.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Terra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terra throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Terra throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens pushes Terra up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens lands a right hand.
A short right from Owens.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Terra.
Owens keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terra cracks Owens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Terra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens darts in and clinches Terra up against the cage.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Owens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Owens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Terra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens prevents Terra from breaking the clinch.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Terra.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens pushes Terra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Johnny Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on San Terra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Terra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terra misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra is having none of it.
Terra throws out a counter right but Owens avoids it with no problem.
Terra throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terra throws an off balance right hand
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens gets through Terra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terra is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Owens is leaning against Terra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnny Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Owens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terra or not.
Terra has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Owens has Terra pressed against the cage, preventing Terra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Owens.
Owens tries a body shot but Terra blocks it.
Owens tries a body shot but Terra blocks it.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Terra.
Terra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terra can do to turn this around?
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Terra.
Owens gets through Terra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owens misses with some punches.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Owens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terra up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terra.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens struggles to land a body shot inside as Terra controls his hands.
Owens misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terra takes a shot to the head.
Owens drops Terra onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Terra is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Terra is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Terra.
Terra is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Terra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terra seems to have recovered his senses.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Terra misses.
As Terra tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Terra manages to avoid the attempt.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terra keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Terra misses
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Terra.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Terra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens misses with some punches.
Terra blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens lands with a right to the head.
Owens prevents Terra from breaking the clinch.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Terra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Terra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on San Terra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terra.
Terra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Owens tries to clinch up but Terra circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra moves out of range.
Terra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terra looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra is having none of it.
Terra misses with a low kick as Owens jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terra misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra moves out of range.
Terra looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Terra throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Terra.
Terra swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Terra keeps the fight on the outside.
Terra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owens eats them both and turns towards Terra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owens tries to clinch but Terra moves out of range.
Owens tries to clinch
and Terra counters with a left and a right that stings Owens.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Terra circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terra missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Owens has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terra's elbow.
A hook to the body from Owens.
Terra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Terra blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Terra prevents a body shot from Owens.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Terra wants to break free but Owens has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terra.
A frustrated look appears on Terra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terra wants to get back to striking at distance but Owens won't allow it.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terra blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to stall.
Owens scores with a shoulder strike.
Owens pushes Terra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terra is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
Terra blocks an uppercut.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Terra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Terra blocks a body shot from Owens.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Terra breaks from the clinch.
Owens tries to clinch up but Terra circles away and keeps his distance.
Terra is looking to score with low kicks.
Owens tries to clinch
and Terra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but San Terra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on San Terra's cut.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Owens tries to clinch but Terra is having none of it.
Owens moves to clinch but Terra breaks away
enabling Terra to counter with a crisp jab.
Terra throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Terra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terra throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
It looked like Owens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terra thuds his right hand into Owens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Terra throws a head kick that misses.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terra throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is looking to clinch but Terra is avoiding it.
Terra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Terra.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
Terra blocks a body shot from Owens.
Owens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terra's efforts to push away.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens leaning against his opponent.
Owens keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Owens as the two fighters clinch.
Owens lands a right hand.
San Terra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens working aggressively here.
Terra can't break the clinch.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terra backwards.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Terra tries to break free but Owens pushes him back against the cage.
Terra wants to break free but Owens has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking to control Terra's arms but Terra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Terra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnny Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terra is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
Owens misses with some punches.
Terra scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terra is trying to break free.
Terra working hard to break the clinch.
Owens blocks a body shot from Terra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Terra has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Owens.
I think Owens 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Owens!
Johnny Owens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holliday sprawls and moves away.
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Holliday there.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Holliday throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Holliday swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Holliday tries to sprawl but Coleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holliday is trying to control but can't.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Holliday is having none of it.
Coleman is taking a breather. Holliday says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holliday defending well though.
Coleman throwing shots but Holliday is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Holliday defends it.
Coleman winds up and cracks Holliday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Holliday dodges it nicely.
Holliday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holliday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holliday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman is keen to just control but Holliday is a slippery customer.
Holliday is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holliday circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Holliday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holliday.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holliday has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holliday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holliday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Holliday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holliday's guard.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holliday working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holliday, not yet.
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holliday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holliday controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Holliday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holliday as he avoids it easily.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holliday circles away.
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holliday was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman postures up in Holliday's guard and throws a big left but Holliday blocks it.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Harry Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holliday sprawls and moves away.
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 Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holliday to the ground. Holliday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holliday swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Holliday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holliday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Holliday cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Holliday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards.
Black Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday connects with the punch.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Black Coleman's cut is getting worse.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holliday to the ground. Holliday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holliday circles away.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holliday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Holliday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards.
Holliday stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Holliday.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holliday with a jab.
Holliday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coleman is rocked!
Holliday connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Coleman out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Holliday!
Harry Holliday very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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