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Highland Games 141 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Schneeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Schneeger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Schneeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schneeger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Schneeger.
Schneeger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Schneeger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneeger is keeping the position for now.
Schneeger kicks Machado off and gets to his feet.
Schneeger throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Schneeger shows good takedown defense.
Schneeger 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.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schneeger keeps working.
Schneeger is looking to escape.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Schneeger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schneeger has one foot on Machado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schneeger lands with a right hand.
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Schneeger sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Schneeger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schneeger as he avoids it easily.
Schneeger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dick Schneeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado looks winded!
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schneeger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Schneeger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schneeger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Schneeger lands a stunning uppercut that sends Machado to the mat!
Machado is rocked!
That has opened up John Machado's cut even more.
Schneeger decides to stand and escape the position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schneeger. That's going to slow Machado down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneeger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schneeger drops Machado with a huge uppercut! Machado drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Schneeger is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Schneeger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Kelzenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Angelo Kelzenberg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Kelzenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelzenberg throws a combination that misses
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machado moves into full mount! Kelzenberg won't be happy about that!
Machado is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kelzenberg is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kelzenberg flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Machado anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kelzenberg and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Machado slips an arm under Kelzenberg chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Machado has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Machado is squeezing on Kelzenberg like an anaconda would it's prey. Kelzenberg fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Jacques Machado!
A victorious Jean Jacques Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Heinz Bauser (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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208 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bauser.
Tuomiola scores with a nice strike.
Tuomiola looks for a takedown but Bauser sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Tuomiola blocks the low kick.
Bauser lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Juhani Tuomiola has been cut.
Bauser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bauser throws a front kick aimed at Tuomiola's knee but Tuomiola avoids it well.
Bauser lands a big head kick that sends Tuomiola to the canvas! Bauser follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Heinz Bauser!
An out of breath Karl Heinz Bauser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Gus Pappas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pappas as he avoids it easily.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pappas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause shoots in and drives through. Pappas sprawls well.
Pappas lands a right hook to the body.
Pappas clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Pappas breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pappas.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Pappas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pappas jabs Krause to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Pappas lands with a straight right. Krause didn't see that one coming.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pappas won't be happy with that.
Krause trying to control the position but Pappas is working away.
A control attempt from Pappas but he's now mounted!
Krause goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pappas turns into him and now he's in Krause's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas wanted to stand there but Krause had control of the position.
Pappas is sitting in close to Krause's body. Krause has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pappas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pappas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krause.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Cioran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gerrald James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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221 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Cioran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James connects with a single shot there.
James throws a series of punches but Cioran avoids them all with ease.
A jab from James misses.
James sets himself, and Cioran steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
Cioran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James moves out of range as Cioran strikes.
Cioran misses with an uppercut.
Cioran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James connects with a body shot.
James digs a good hook to Cioran's body.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Cioran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cioran misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cioran breaks from the clinch.
James moves out of range as Cioran strikes.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cioran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Cioran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cioran cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cioran connects with a crisp jab.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cioran.
James cracks Cioran with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cioran looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
Cioran is rocked!
James is looking to wear down Cioran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cioran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throwing a counter right hand but Cioran manages to avoid it.
Cioran is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Cioran misses with a hook
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James drops Cioran with a naaaaasty hook - Cioran is in real trouble here! James dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrald James!
After winning the bout, Gerrald James 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Longworth as Kopp shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Longworth. That snapped Kopp's head back.
Kopp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longworth's waist but Longworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopp off to one side.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Nice sprawl there from Longworth as Kopp shoots in.
Longworth stuffs the takedown.
Longworth misses with a hook. Kopp ducked under it nicely.
Kopp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longworth defends well and Kopp ends up having to push Longworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Longworth is looking to counter the offense by Kopp and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kopp misses with a takedown
and Longworth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kopp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp is posturing up here but Longworth has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kopp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kopp has to tap! Slick submission there by Longworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinnie Longworth!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dave Kopp was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm comes into the arena with Spazzin - Gary Podunk blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, James Helm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mairbek Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helm throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.
James Helm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helm.
Helm takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Krylov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Helm. That snapped Krylov's head back.
Helm lands with a good body shot.
Krylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Helm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helm throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov swinging wildly here.
Helm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Helm just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Helm misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Helm misses the target.
Helm works the jab nicely.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Helm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helm scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Helm.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helm connects with a looping right hand.
Helm lands with a shot to the body.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Helm slips the punch.
Helm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krylov is rocked!
Helm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krylov counters with a one-two to the body.
Krylov misses with a two punch combination.
Helm throws a nice looking combination but Krylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helm throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helm. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helm throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Helm.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.
Krylov takes a swing at Helm's ribcage but misses.
Helm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krylov takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Helm finish him?
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Helm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Helm cracks Krylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helm slips under a jab.
Helm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Krylov scores with a hook.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Helm.
Helm loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Helm misses with a lunging right hand
and Helm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Krylov misses.
Helm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Helm scores with a decent looking hook.
Helm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Helm connects with a single shot there.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Helm's ribs.
Krylov fails to land with a series of punches.
Helm jabs Krylov right on the nose. Krylov blinks but takes it well.
Helm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helm throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Helm connects with a looping right hand.
Krylov slips a straight right by Helm.
Helm misses with a hook.
Helm lands a left and a right that send Krylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Helm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krylov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helm.
Helm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov tries to bum rush Helm with a series of wild strikes but Helm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helm moves away from the strike by Krylov.
Helm lands a glancing blow to the side of Krylov's head.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Helm drops Krylov with a huge uppercut! Krylov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Helm is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Helm!
An out of breath James Helm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Wills could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgar Cano's chin.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilson Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Cano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano dives in and grabs Wills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
Cano has his takedown stuffed
and Wills counters with a good low kick that Cano was not able to check.
Wills scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cano shoots and misses
enabling Wills to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Wills's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Cano.
Cano gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cano tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wills is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cano buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cano!! Cano is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wills throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills!
A victorious Wilson Wills thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calixtro Guerrero (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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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Calixtro Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Guerrero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerrero lands with a right hand.
Guerrero tries to clinch up
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Guerrero saw that one coming.
Guerrero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hellmuth Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero tries to keep at a distance but Hellmuth Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero throws a head punch that misses.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guerrero blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero scores with a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Guerrero blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Hellmuth Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerrero lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
A short right from Guerrero on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to work over Hellmuth Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guerrero blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellmuth Jr's elbow.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerrero.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped Guerrero in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Calixtro Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guerrero's defenses.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Guerrero blocking some punches.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guerrero's defenses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Guerrero blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Guerrero presses Hellmuth Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Guerrero 's eye.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guerrero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Hellmuth Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calixtro Guerrero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guerrero gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hellmuth Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Guerrero is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Highland Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinton Offley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev misses with a straight right.
A combination from Juravlev does no damage.
Offley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Offley ducks right into an uppercut from Juravlev.
It looks like Clinton Offley has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a looping right.
Offley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Offley moved out of range.
Offley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Offley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Offley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Offley slips a jab from Juravlev.
Offley feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Juravlev's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Juravlev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev scores with a nice right hand.
Juravlev misses with a left hand
and Offley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Offley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juravlev wants to sweep but no luck.
Juravlev keeping moving, preventing Offley from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juravlev looking to control.
Offley trying to control the position from guard on top but Juravlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offley preventing the sweep.
Juravlev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Offley on the ground.
Juravlev keeping moving, preventing Offley from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Juravlev pulls Offley in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Offley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Offley at a distance.
Juravlev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Offley ducks right into an uppercut from Juravlev.
A jab from Juravlev finds it's way through Offley's defenses.
That has opened up Clinton Offley's cut even more.
Juravlev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Offley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The cut above Clinton Offley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Juravlev dips to his left and cracks Offley with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev throws a combination that misses
and Offley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Juravlev!
Juravlev dodges the ground and pound from Offley.
Offley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Offley throws an elbow but Juravlev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Offley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juravlev, who protects the arm well.
Offley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juravlev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juravlev keeps working.
Juravlev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Offley's best efforts.
Juravlev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Offley is working away from the top position though.
Juravlev is not content to let Offley control the position.
Offley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juravlev sees it coming and defends easily.
Offley seems to be working for a kimura but Juravlev defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juravlev is looking to control Offley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juravlev avoid being mounted?
Juravlev keeping hold of Offley's head, controlling as best he can.
Juravlev is trying to stand up here but Offley is controlling him well.
Offley wants to control but Juravlev is keeping him busy.
Offley is trying to work for a kimura but Juravlev is defending well.
Offley wants to pass to mount but Juravlev is defending the position.
Offley trying to control the action but Juravlev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Offley on the side of the head.
Juravlev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Offley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juravlev lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Offley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Juravlev does no damage.
Offley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Offley with the counter takedown but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Juravlev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clinton Offley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinton Offley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Alexey Juravlev 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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