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GENERATION #11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Lee has chosen Day of Anger as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Von Lee's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Escobar tests Von Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Lee 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.
Escobar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Von Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Von Lee manages to pass to side control.
Von Lee trying to control from Escobar's half guard. Escobar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Von Lee stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is not content to let Von Lee control the position.
Von Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Escobar to see if he's OK.
Escobar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Von Lee easily slips into full mount!
Von Lee unloading with bombs!
Von Lee prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Von Lee looking to finish Escobar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escobar!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar wants to hold on but Von Lee pushes him away.
Von Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Von Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee unloading with bombs!
Von Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Escobar is rocked!
Von Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escobar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escobar looks a forlorn figure.
Escobar tries to hold on but Von Lee pushes him away.
Von Lee postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Escobar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Escobar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
After winning the bout, Clifton Von Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joko Lelono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with mama said knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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173 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joko Lelono!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson checks a low kick from Lelono.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Lelono thinks about the counter body kick.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lelono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lelono has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Lelono counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Lelono.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson tries to bum rush Lelono with a series of wild strikes but Lelono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lelono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Lelono counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Lelono is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Lelono controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelono is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lelono trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lelono looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lelono is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Lelono's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lelono working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Lelono is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lelono is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Nelson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nelson stays in close to Lelono's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lelono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lelono's guard.
Lelono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lelono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Lelono trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lelono is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lelono can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lelono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joko Lelono will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and Lelono counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lelono.
Lelono avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Lelono moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lelono counters with a leg kick.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lelono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Lelono throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lelono is trying to improve his position.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Lelono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelono is trying to get back to half guard.
Lelono struggling a bit here.
Nelson tries to stand but Lelono is controlling his head.
Lelono is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Nelson working away.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson slows the pace down.
Lelono is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lelono is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson tries to stand but Lelono is controlling his head.
Nelson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to stand but Lelono has his arm trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lelono connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson scores with a takedown into Lelono's guard.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lelono's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lelono is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Lelono can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Lelono controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson prevents Lelono from getting back to his feet.
Lelono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lelono's guard.
Nelson won't allow Lelono to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lelono blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Despite the aggression on Lelono's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Lelono sprawls well.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lelono counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lelono can pounce on him.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lelono pinned against the cage. Lelono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Lelono as Nelson shoots in.
Lelono scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joko Lelono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Lelono moves out of range easily.
Lelono let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lelono scores with a leg kick.
Lelono lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Lelono.
A nice side step and Lelono releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lelono avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lelono throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lelono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Lelono as Nelson shoots in.
Lelono with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson throws a head kick but Lelono moves out of range.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Lelono counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lelono darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lelono throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lelono swivels and escapes.
Lelono feints a counter leg kick.
Lelono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson darts in trying to clinch
and Lelono makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lelono throws a monster overhand right that drops Nelson! Lelono follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joko Lelono!
A relieved looking Joko Lelono 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Brumbleroot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk NoItsHe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancho Brumbleroot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
225 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sancho Brumbleroot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk NoItsHe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brumbleroot.
Brumbleroot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Dirk NoItsHe has been cut.
NoItsHe gets tackled into the cage by Brumbleroot. Brumbleroot maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brumbleroot.
Brumbleroot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NoItsHe or not.
Brumbleroot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brumbleroot lands a body punch in the clinch.
NoItsHe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brumbleroot works on NoItsHe's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Brumbleroot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brumbleroot breaks from the clinch.
Brumbleroot connects with a good right hand that stumbles NoItsHe. NoItsHe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brumbleroot throws a shot to the body.
NoItsHe looks winded!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brumbleroot, right into the meat.
Brumbleroot seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brumbleroot thumps NoItsHe with a low kick.
Brumbleroot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brumbleroot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brumbleroot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brumbleroot throws a shot to the body.
Brumbleroot lands a big right hand that sends NoItsHe crashing to the mat! Brumbleroot stays standing though and waves NoItsHe back to his feet!
Brumbleroot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brumbleroot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brumbleroot has closed the distance and engaged NoItsHe in a clinch.
Brumbleroot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Brumbleroot.
Brumbleroot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brumbleroot lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brumbleroot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brumbleroot lands a knee to the body.
Brumbleroot lands a body shot.
Brumbleroot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brumbleroot lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brumbleroot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Brumbleroot.
A nice left hand lands by Brumbleroot.
A short right from Brumbleroot.
A short body shot lands from Brumbleroot as the two fighters clinch.
Brumbleroot lands an elbow just above NoItsHe 's eye.
NoItsHe is rocked!
Brumbleroot scores with a hook to the body.
Brumbleroot scores a nice knee to the body.
Brumbleroot lands a shoulder strike.
NoItsHe is still on wobbly legs! Can Brumbleroot finish him?
A hook to the body from Brumbleroot.
NoItsHe seems to have recovered his senses.
Brumbleroot works on NoItsHe's body with a couple of short punches.
Brumbleroot throws a big uppercut that drops NoItsHe! More strikes from Brumbleroot and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! NoItsHe lies dazed against the cage as Brumbleroot celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sancho Brumbleroot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride FC - Theme. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Adams!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Adams.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Alexander backs away looking to recover.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams stalks Alexander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexander's face. Alexander staggers backwards, shaken.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alexander is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Scott Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Adams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alexander had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alexander throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Alexander lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Alexander is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander misses with the combination.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alexander duly obliges.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back.
Troy Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Adams connects with a body shot.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Alexander has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Alexander scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.
Adams works over Alexander's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Alexander digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
As Alexander backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Alexander manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Alexander has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams with a jab.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Alexander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander slips a jab from Adams.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Adams.
Adams scores with a jab. Alexander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Alexander lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams lands a jab.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams throws a one two combo.
Alexander pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Adams misses with the combination.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Alexander throws a big counter combination but Adams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
Alexander tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Alexander pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Alexander follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troy Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Adams throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexander's hands.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Alexander misses with a double jab.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adams dips to his left and cracks Alexander with an uppercut!
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Alexander tries a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adams!
After winning the bout, Scott Adams 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastien has chosen Started From The Bottom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
156 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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26
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bastien!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Bastien counters with a three punch combo that has McCoy backing up. McCoy nods at Bastien to acknowledge the strikes.
McCoy goes for a double leg but Bastien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bastien continues to drive forward.
McCoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bastien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is pressing down on Bastien's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastien is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from McCoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bastien trying to hold on to McCoy's head to control him but McCoy postures up.
McCoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bastien works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastien working a defensive guard here.
McCoy trying to control but Bastien is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bastien is trying to keep McCoy in close.
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastien on the ground.
McCoy stays in close to Bastien's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bastien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Bastien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy misses with a few strikes there.
McCoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastien is fending him off so far but McCoy persists. Nope, Bastien circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy dives in and grabs Bastien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastien pushes down on McCoy's head and hops out.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bastien counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy has Bastien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bastien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Bastien.
Bastien stalling in the clinch.
McCoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bastien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCoy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bastien manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCoy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Bastien.
Bastien stalling in the clinch.
McCoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bastien after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastien lands a shot to the body.
Bastien landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Bastien.
McCoy is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Bastien fails to land.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastien has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
Bastien breaks from the clinch.
Adam Bastien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastien closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks McCoy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Bastien!
Adam Bastien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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270 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryo Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Decker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rossi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rossi off to one side.
Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Decker.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Decker's efforts to push away.
Decker is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Decker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decker.
Decker sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Ryo Rossi has been cut.
Jab from Decker.
Decker leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decker scores with a shot to the body.
Decker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decker, as that shot connected.
Decker throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Rossi gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi tries for a takedown but Decker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decker is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.
Rossi wants to take the fight to the mat but Decker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rossi wants a takedown but no success here.
Decker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decker punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryo Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi drives through and clinches with Decker against the cage.
Rossi is looking for a takedown.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rossi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Decker regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi prevents Decker from getting back to his feet.
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Decker is keeping the position.
Rossi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rossi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Decker is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker controls Rossi momentarily but Rossi frees himself.
Decker being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rossi pushes down on Decker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rossi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decker sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Rossi seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Decker defend it? Rossi steps over the head and cranks it - Decker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Rossi!
Ryo Rossi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Uppertaker (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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227 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marv Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Uppertaker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Uppertaker.
Uppertaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Uppertaker misses.
Uppertaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uppertaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Uppertaker is retaining full guard.
Uppertaker is striking from the bottom but Miller uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uppertaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is looking to advance position but Uppertaker won't allow it.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppertaker taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller wants to take a breather but Uppertaker is having none of it.
Miller blocks the strikes from Uppertaker.
Miller looks to land a strike but Uppertaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller 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.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uppertaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller cracks Uppertaker with a solid left hand.
Miller trying to control but Uppertaker is working from the bottom.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uppertaker tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to advance position but Uppertaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Miller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Uppertaker working the ground and pound effectively.
Uppertaker dominating with strikes here.
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!
Uppertaker dominating with strikes here.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uppertaker lands a big elbow.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Uppertaker's attempts to control the action.
Uppertaker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Uppertaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppertaker working the ground and pound effectively.
Uppertaker wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Uppertaker scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Uppertaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uppertaker is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Uppertaker.
Miller is rocked!
Miller is in a horrible position here. Uppertaker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Uppertaker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Uppertaker!
A relieved looking The Uppertaker 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suklaa Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muna has chosen Mercedes Bentso - Munaton Mies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suklaa Muna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muna. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Muna strikes.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Muna moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muna. That did some damage!
Muna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Muna off balance momentarily.
Muna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muna! But no joy.
Muna misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Muna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muna takes one on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hall. Muna shrugs it off though.
Muna missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muna throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall takes one on the button.
Muna misses with a looping left.
Muna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muna.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Muna circles away.
Muna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a leg kick but Muna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muna throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall slips a jab from Muna.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Muna moved out of range nicely.
Muna instigates a clinch.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muna.
Muna blocks an uppercut.
Muna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muna tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Muna.
Muna misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muna.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Muna's ribcage. Muna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores with a one two! Muna had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall thuds his shin into the meat of Muna's side.
Some wild striking there from Muna.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Muna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Muna off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muna takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Muna blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Muna misses the target.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muna moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muna blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Muna.
Hall tries a body shot but Muna blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Muna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muna takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
A short left from Muna.
Muna has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muna can turn it around.
Muna blocks a body shot from Hall.
Muna lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muna prevents a body shot from Hall.
Muna lands a nice uppercut.
Hall blocks a body shot from Muna.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muna can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Muna.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Muna saw it coming and moves away.
Hall tries to work over Muna's front leg with a kick but Muna checks it.
Hall cracks Muna with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Muna throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muna's knee momentarily.
Muna 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.
Muna needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Muna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Muna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall misses with the body kick
and Muna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muna checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall tries a low kick but Muna avoids it.
Muna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Muna manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
enabling Muna to counter with a crisp jab.
Muna scores with a punch to the head.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Muna moves away and avoids it.
Hall tries to land a body kick
and Muna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Muna to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Muna misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muna.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Muna moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Muna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muna misses with a looping left.
Muna blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muna throws out the jab.
Muna throws a poor cross that misses
and Muna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muna throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Muna throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Muna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Muna's shoulder, as Muna tries to avoid the shot.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muna gets a clinch.
Muna blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Muna.
Suklaa Muna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Hall.
Muna can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Muna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suklaa Muna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Muna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall is looking to chop away at Muna's legs.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Muna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Muna slips the punch.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muna manages to avoid it.
Muna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muna cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Muna throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Muna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Muna misses.
Muna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall slips under a jab from Muna.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muna. Muna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
letting Muna counter with a right hand.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Muna throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
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!
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muna to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Muna looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall jabs Muna right on the nose. Muna blinks but takes it well.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott Hall's cut is getting worse.
Muna throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Hall.
Muna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Muna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Muna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Muna to counter with a crisp jab.
Muna throws a sloppy body shot
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Muna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muna ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Muna slips a jab from Hall.
Muna lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Muna misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hall misses its target.
Hall cracks Muna with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Muna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall misses with an uppercut. Muna saw that one coming.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muna's head backwards.
Muna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hall.
Muna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muna misses with a looping left.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Muna avoids it.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Muna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Muna misses with a hook.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Muna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suklaa Muna.
I think Muna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suklaa Muna!
Suklaa Muna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Bradley (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, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley with a jab.
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Bradley lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bradley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Bradley backs away, Blake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blake blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Bradley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bradley is able to avoid easily.
Bradley blocks a low kick nicely.
Bradley throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bradley avoided it.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Bradley 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.
Bradley checks a leg kick.
Bradley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blake tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bradley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake tests Bradley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bradley.
Bradley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake punishes Bradley's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bradley if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blake connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Bradley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blake.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradley tries to land a leg kick but Blake saw it coming and moves away.
Bradley throws a front kick aimed at Blake's knee but Blake avoids it well.
Bradley throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.
Bradley throws a leg kick but Blake checks it.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Blake.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bradley blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
Bradley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 Jake Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bradley lands with an overhand left.
Bradley throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blake slips under a jab from Bradley.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Bradley lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradley takes one to the chin there.
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!
Bradley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake throwing a counter right hand but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bradley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bradley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Jake Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake drops Bradley with a big left hand! Bradley is injured, injured bad! Blake jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blake!
Jake Blake retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. 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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209 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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216 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Dahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosue Nicu!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicu.
Nicu misses with a low kick as Dahl jumps back.
Dahl tries to counter by clinching up but Nicu breaks away and moves out of range.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Dahl moves out of range easily.
Nicu throws a leg kick
and Dahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Dahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Dahl shoots and misses
and Nicu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dahl thinking.
Dahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahl dives in and grabs Nicu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicu pushes down on Dahl's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu misses with a body shot.
Dahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dahl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nicu's guard.
Nicu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dahl off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nicu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahl.
Dahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicu.
Nicu connects with a jab.
Nicu's coach down at Darkness (B613) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahl's sensitive parts.
Nicu throws a body punch but Dahl moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dahl checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicu connects with a leg kick. Dahl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dahl.
Dahl defending well as Nicu loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Dahl was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nicu scores with a jab to the body.
Dahl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicu sprawls well. Nicu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dahl gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl avoids the body shot from Nicu.
Nicu stuffs the takedown attempt from Dahl. Dahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicu with a jab.
Dahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dahl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nicu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dahl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nicu as he jumps to the side.
Nicu thinks about the counter body kick.
Nicu scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicu scoring well with a low kick there.
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicu, which made it look bad.
Nicu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahl is just out of range.
Dahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahl is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nicu.
Nicu misses with a low kick as Dahl jumps back.
Dahl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nicu just manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Nicu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nicu throws a leg kick but Dahl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel Dahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicu misses with a shot to the body
and Dahl counters with a single leg into guard. Nicu didn't expect that.
Nicu keeping moving, preventing Dahl from controlling successfully.
Nicu pulls Dahl in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl is fighting to break Nicu's control of his arms but Nicu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nicu 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 one minute gone in the round.
Nicu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nicu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dahl controlling the position well.
Nicu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nicu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dahl.
Nicu controlling the action here.
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.
Dahl tries to get to full guard but Nicu has control of the leg.
Dahl actively working from the bottom here.
Nicu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nicu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dahl.
Nicu thumps Dahl with a low kick.
Nicu looks to land a body kick but Dahl moved away.
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dahl goes for a double leg but Nicu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicu continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicu pinned against the cage. Nicu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahl manages to avoid it.
Nicu thumps Dahl with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahl is defended easily by Nicu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahl tries for a takedown but Nicu circles away easily
and Nicu counters with a nice uppercut.
Iosue Nicu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Nicu.
Dahl feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicu lands a nice shot that snaps Dahl's head back.
Dahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicu looks for the body kick but Dahl saw that one coming.
Dahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicu.
Dahl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dahl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicu tries to score with a low kick but Dahl moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Dahl misses the target.
Nicu lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nicu - the referee stops the clock and Dahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nicu. Dahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu'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. This is the final round!
Nicu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicu misses with a low kick as Dahl jumps back.
Dahl tries to counter with a takedown but Nicu is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Dahl with that takedown attempt.
Dahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicu!
Dahl misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl shoots in and gets a takedown into Nicu's guard.
Nicu is controlling Dahl's posture.
Dahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu has Dahl pulled in close to control his posture.
Nicu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicu keeping full guard, as Dahl tries to pass.
Nicu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dahl looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nicu 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.
Gabriel Dahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicu is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Nicu throws a nice head kick!
Dahl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.
Dahl closes the distance and clinches up with Nicu, looking for a takedown. Dahl pushes Nicu against the cage but Nicu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahl manages to avoid it.
Dahl looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicu scores with a nice right hand.
Dahl looks for the body kick but Nicu saw that one coming.
Nicu feints a counter leg kick.
Nicu tried to score with a low kick but Dahl checks it.
Nicu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dahl appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Dahl tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Dahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dahl is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicu scores with a hook to the body. Dahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Dahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicu and Dahl are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Nicu throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Dahl into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Nicu knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iosue Nicu!
During a confident post fight interview, Iosue Nicu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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