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Highland Challenge 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Mackay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Mackay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Mackay!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mackay keeping moving, preventing Downes from controlling successfully.
Downes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mackay is keeping the position for now.
Downes 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.
Downes drops back looking for a leg! Mackay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mackay manages to kick Downes off! Downes jumps back into Mackay's guard.
Downes prevents Mackay from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Downes seems to have locked his on tight now - Mackay screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Downes, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cale Downes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Tatarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunkin Donats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Tatarinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Tatarinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dunkin Donats!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Tatarinov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donats.
Tatarinov stuns Donats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatarinov scores with a head kick. Donats tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatarinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donats.
Donats throws a counter combo.
Donats takes one to the chin there.
Tatarinov ducks right into an uppercut from Donats.
Donats throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatarinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donats.
Tatarinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donats gets tackled into the cage by Tatarinov. Tatarinov maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatarinov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tatarinov!
Donats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donats throws a sloppy head kick
and Tatarinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatarinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donats.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatarinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatarinov gets a clinch.
Tatarinov blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatarinov lands a jab to Donats's midsection.
Donats misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donats tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatarinov misses with a wild body shot.
Donats lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatarinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Donats takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Tatarinov's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tatarinov lands a left and a right that send Donats crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatarinov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Donats is rocked!
Donats tries to land a body kick
and Tatarinov counters with a right hand from hell and Donats is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Tatarinov!
A very excited looking Sergei Tatarinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dunkin Donats stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Darrow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Teixeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teixeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darrow controls the pace.
It looks like Darrow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Teixeira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teixeira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darrow defends it easily.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darrow controlling from the top position.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow controlling from the top position.
Darrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Teixeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teixeira trying to keep a closed guard but Darrow is proving a slippery customer.
Darrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darrow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teixeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darrow has managed to get both his arms back between Teixeira's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Teixeira is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Darrow advances position into side control!
Teixeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teixeira wants to get back to full guard.
Darrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Darrow trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is nestled in close to Teixeira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Darrow wants to pass to mount but Teixeira is defending the position.
Teixeira is not content to let Darrow control the position.
Teixeira moves into full guard.
Teixeira looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Darrow has passed into half guard!
Teixeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darrow lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
Darrow controlling from the top position.
Teixeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Darrow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira thuds a left hand into Darrow's body.
Teixeira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teixeira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Teixeira.
Paul Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira tries to advance to mount but Darrow instead regains half guard.
Darrow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now.
Darrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Teixeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Teixeira passes to full mount!
Darrow tries to hold on but Teixeira pushes him away.
Teixeira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Darrow is squirming around, avoiding Teixeira's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Darrow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Teixeira goes for an armbar but Darrow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Darrow.
Teixeira 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teixeira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Darrow has his hands clasped together but Teixeira extends and breaks Darrow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Teixeira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Teixeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Teixeira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Aaron!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaron throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Steven Work has been cut.
Aaron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Work fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aaron as Work shoots in.
Aaron feints a jab and as Work dips his head, Aaron unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Work right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Work falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Aaron smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Aaron!
After winning the bout, Hank Aaron thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues. Vukovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anaconda. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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261 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Vukovic.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vukovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Vukovic misses with the body kick
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.
Vukovic rushes Legs and presses him up against the cage.
Vukovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Legs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vukovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Vukovic.
Vukovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Josh Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vukovic.
That kick from Vukovic tenderised Legs's leg. Legs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vukovic wants to clinch.
Vukovic tries to land a front kick but Legs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Legs misses the target.
Vukovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legs, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vukovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legs prevents it.
Legs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vukovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vukovic has Legs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Legs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a right hand.
Vukovic goes for a takedown attempt but Legs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vukovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legs did well to prevent Vukovic getting side control.
Vukovic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vukovic pushing down on Legs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vukovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vukovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legs tries to get to full guard but Vukovic has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic thows a huge punch but Legs dodges it nicely.
Legs is trying to get back to full guard.
Vukovic seems to be working for a kimura but Legs defends the submission attempt.
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!
Legs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Legs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legs.
Legs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vukovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic winds up and cracks Legs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legs taking some punishment here, with Vukovic in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vukovic controlling the pace.
Legs gets back to full guard.
Vukovic lands a couple of digs.
Legs is trying to control the position but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Legs keeps moving.
Legs controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vukovic passes Legs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vukovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vukovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Legs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vukovic is one step ahead there.
Vukovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vukovic stopping the sweep attempt from Legs.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Legs keeps moving.
Vukovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Legs has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Vukovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Legs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legs swings for the body but Vukovic moves out of range.
Vukovic throws a leg kick which misses Legs's front leg but catches the back leg as Legs tries to avoid it.
Vukovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Vukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vukovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legs tries to get out of the position.
Legs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legs.
Vukovic landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vukovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vukovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vukovic stopping the sweep attempt from Legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic looking to pass the guard.
Vukovic trying to control but Legs is working from the bottom.
Vukovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legs can't keep his opponent in guard - Vukovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Legs tries to get to full guard but Vukovic has control of the leg.
Vukovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Vukovic throwing shots but Legs is blocking nicely.
Legs is not content to let Vukovic control the position.
Legs is looking to improve his position.
Vukovic working Legs over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs gets back to full guard.
Vukovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legs striking off his back but it's not causing Vukovic any problems.
Legs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vukovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legs is keeping the position for now.
Legs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vukovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legs has an active guard here but Vukovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Legs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to free his trapped foot but Legs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Legs is refusing to be controlled, as Vukovic sits in half guard.
Vukovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vukovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vukovic's back!
Legs avoiding Vukovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Vukovic tries to escape but Legs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Legs.
Legs missing with strikes from the back.
Vukovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legs's guard. Nice work there by Vukovic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legs is on top in guard.
Josh Vukovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vukovic is trying to control the position but Legs postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Legs looking to pass the guard.
Vukovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vukovic working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Vukovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vukovic walks into a straight right hand from Legs.
It looks like Josh Vukovic has been cut.
Vukovic moves to clinch but Legs breaks away
and Legs counters with a nice right hand that sends Vukovic toppling to the canvas! Vukovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Legs finish him?!
Vukovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Legs counters with a crisp right that sends Vukovic to the canvas! Legs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Legs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crazy Legs thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Eugemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Eugemia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugemia moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Eugemia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Eugemia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eugemia's defenses.
It looks like John Eugemia has been cut.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
Eugemia swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Eugemia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Eugemia misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Head is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia taking a breather.
Eugemia working aggressively here.
Head working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Eugemia tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Eugemia.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head has Eugemia pressed against the cage.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Eugemia is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to stall but Head improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head avoids a wild elbow strike from Eugemia.
Eugemia leaning against his opponent.
Head misses with the head strike.
Eugemia throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia dodges an elbow strike from Head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Eugemia lands an elbow that stopped Head in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Eugemia is working Head over against the cage.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Eugemia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Head connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugemia's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Eugemia.
Eugemia is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Head working aggressively here.
A short right from Head.
Eugemia wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eugemia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Head up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eugemia tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head misses with some punches.
Eugemia wants to stall.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head letting Eugemia take a breather here.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head leaning against his opponent.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia stalls.
Eugemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands a right hand.
Eugemia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Eugemia into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
That's time! Eugemia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Eugemia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Eugemia trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Head is pushing Eugemia's head away, looking to escape. Eugemia manages to hold on to the position though.
Eugemia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Head rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eugemia's guard! Nice work there by Head!
Eugemia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head stands and steps away. Eugemia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugemia manages to avoid it.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head missing with a left hand there. Eugemia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugemia moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugemia slips under a jab from Head.
Eugemia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eugemia ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugemia moves away.
Head blocks a jab.
Eugemia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugemia sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugemia avoids it this time.
Donk. Head catches Eugemia right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugemia manages to avoid it.
Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eugemia wants to stall.
Head effectively controlling the action here.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eugemia blocks an uppercut.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside that Head shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugemia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugemia.
Eugemia avoids the elbow strike from Head, against the cage.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Garrick Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
Head just leaning against Eugemia, taking a breather.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Eugemia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugemia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Head avoids it.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia looking to stall.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugemia trying to stall but Head improves his position.
Eugemia slowing the pace effectively.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch but Head improves position.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Eugemia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Head lands a nice hook to Eugemia's body. Eugemia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugemia seems to have got his legs back now.
Eugemia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eugemia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugemia has time to react.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eugemia at a distance.
Head lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugemia takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head slips a straight right by Eugemia.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head swings for the body but Eugemia moves out of range.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Eugemia misses.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Eugemia moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Eugemia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Head.
Head has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Head misses.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eugemia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head looks to clinch
and Eugemia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eugemia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eugemia slips under a jab.
Eugemia throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eugemia just misses with a punch to the body.
Head wants to counter with a clinch but Eugemia pushes him away.
Eugemia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eugemia takes a shot to the head.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eugemia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Head's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head drops Eugemia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Eugemia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Head lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
Eugemia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eugemia tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eugemia up against the cage.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head tries to clinch but Eugemia is having none of it.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Eugemia's belly button to the back.
Eugemia looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugemia wants to clinch.
John Eugemia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugemia.
Eugemia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head jabs Eugemia right on the nose. Eugemia blinks but takes it well.
Head darts in and clinches Eugemia up against the cage.
Eugemia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia working aggressively here.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Head.
Eugemia missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
A short left from Head.
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugemia tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Eugemia back against the cage.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.
Head lands a left hand.
Eugemia blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Head.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Eugemia with a big uppercut! Eugemia tries to clinch up but Head pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Eugemia to the mat! Eugemia covers up and Head unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Garrick Head made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr misses with a takedown
and Barrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barrett.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrett connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Barrett lands a big head kick that sends Kerr tumbling to the mat! Barrett takes a step backwards and waves Kerr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Barrett misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Highland Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barrett 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.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
Barrett lands a big right hook! Kerr looks hurt but is still standing! Barrett lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kerr falls down and Barrett dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kerr's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Barrett runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Barrett!
Jeremy Barrett is the new super heavyweight champion!
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