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Bloodsport 51: Supernatural PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shimabakurou Imai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
8 - 17 - 0 |
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135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shimabakurou Imai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Imai.
Salek clinches with his opponent.
Imai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Imai blocks an elbow strike from Salek.
Salek scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shimabakurou Imai has been cut.
Salek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salek is looking to clinch.
Imai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salek was well out of range. Poor timing from Imai.
Salek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salek ducks right into an uppercut from Imai.
Imai throws a series of strikes that have Salek backpedaling.
Some bone on bone action there as Imai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Imai misses with the combination.
Imai fails to land with a series of punches.
Imai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shimabakurou Imai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Imai scores with a jab to the head.
Salek moves into range and clinches up with Imai.
Salek prevents Imai from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imai tries to break the clinch but Salek is controlling the position.
Imai is trying to break the clinch but Salek is controlling him.
Salek tries a knee to the head but Imai blocks it.
Imai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Imai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salek has him pressed against the cage.
Imai tries to circle away but Salek has him pinned against the cage.
Imai is trying to force a seperation but Salek has the dominant position.
Salek is trying to trip Imai. He has hold of a leg but Imai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salek persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Salek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Imai jabs Salek right on the nose. Salek blinks but takes it well.
Salek wants to clinch up but Imai keeps it at a distance.
Salek walks into a stiff left hand from Imai.
Imai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Imai misses with a two punch combination.
Imai misses with the combination.
Salek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imai was well out of range. Poor timing from Salek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Imai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Imai scores with a nice strike.
Imai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imai lands a nice shot that snaps Salek's head back.
Salek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Imai finds it's way round the side to connect with Salek's head.
Imai connects with a nice looking jab.
Imai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Salek misses.
Shimabakurou Imai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salek is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Imai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salek is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salek throws and low kick but Imai moves out of range easily.
Salek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imai sprawls well initially but Salek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salek is breathing heavily.
Imai is trying to stand back up but Salek is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salek gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imai lands a nice shot to the body.
Salek avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Imai misses.
A jab lands there for Imai.
Imai throws a good cross that connects.
Salek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Imai.
Salek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imai scores with a shot to the body.
Salek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salek tries to clinch up.
Salek moves in looking to clinch but Imai pushes him off.
Imai misses with a series of wild punches.
Imai scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Salek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shimabakurou Imai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salek doesn't manage to clinch there - Imai circles away.
Imai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salek wants to clinch.
Imai connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Imai misses.
A nice combination there by Imai.
Salek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Imai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Imai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imai misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Imai as he connects with a hook.
Salek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Imai.
Imai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Imai tries to bum rush Salek with a series of wild strikes but Salek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Imai counters with a left and a right that stings Salek.
Salek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salek is looking to clinch.
Salek scores a takedown into full mount!
Salek stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Imai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Imai 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.
Imai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imai misses with a double jab.
Imai throws a series of strikes that have Salek backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Imai there.
Salek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imai swats away the attempt to clinch by Salek.
Imai works over Salek's head and body with a nice combination.
Imai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Imai stalks Salek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salek's face. Salek staggers backwards, shaken.
Imai looks to land a combination but Salek avoids it well.
Salek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imai lands a two punch combo.
Salek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imai.
Imai defending well as Salek loads up on a big left hand.
Imai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Imai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imai misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Imai.
Salek takes one to the chin there.
Imai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Imai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Salek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imai misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salek doesn't seem bothered though.
Salek tries to move into range but Imai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Imai lands a jab to the head.
Imai looks to land a combination but Salek avoids it well.
Imai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Imai looks to land a combination but Salek avoids it well.
A punch combination from Imai misses.
Salek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Imai throws a nice looking combination but Salek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imai throws a series of punches but Salek avoids them all with ease.
Salek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Imai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salek circles away quickly and effectively.
Imai lands a two punch combo.
Imai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salek connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimabakurou Imai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shimabakurou Imai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Imai throws a nice looking combination but Salek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imai throws a right hand that Salek ducks under and follows up with a left that Salek also avoids with ease.
Imai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salek misses with a double jab
and Imai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salek dives in and grabs Imai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imai pushes down on Salek's head and hops out.
Imai scores with a nice head shot.
Imai throws a right and a left that Salek avoids nicely.
Salek wants to clinch up but Imai keeps it at a distance.
Salek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Imai.
Rob Salek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salek has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salek misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imai throws a series of strikes that have Salek backpedaling.
Imai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salek at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Imai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Imai.
Imai misses with a few strikes there.
Salek takes one to the side of the head.
Imai misses with a series of wild punches.
Imai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Salek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Imai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imai misses with a wild combination.
Salek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salek is looking to clinch.
Imai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salek's head backwards.
Imai lands with a right hand.
Imai works over Salek's head and body with a nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Imai checks a leg kick.
Imai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Imai as Salek shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Salek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imai cracks Salek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salek tries to clinch up.
Imai cracks Salek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salek throws a head kick but Imai moves out of range.
Imai throws a series of punches but Salek moves out of range.
Imai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Imai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imai misses with a wild combination.
Imai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salek backs up against the cage.
Imai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salek counters by moving into the clinch.
Imai has had enough of the clinch but Salek keeps him there for the moment.
Salek prevents Imai from breaking the clinch.
Imai wants to break free but Salek has control.
Imai is trying to force a seperation but Salek has the dominant position.
Salek prevents Imai from breaking the clinch.
Salek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Imai is trying to break the clinch but Salek is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imai takes an elbow to the temple.
Imai tries to circle away but Salek has him pinned against the cage.
Imai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salek trying to control the position but instead, Imai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salek into the cage.
Imai wants to get back to striking at distance but Salek won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Imai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salek keeps control of Imai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Imai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salek prevents Imai from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imai.
Imai wants to get back to striking at distance but Salek won't allow it.
Salek keeps control of Imai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Imai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Imai wants to get back to striking at distance but Salek won't allow it.
Imai is trying to break the clinch but Salek is controlling him.
Salek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimabakurou Imai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Imai 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 Atkins scores the fight for Shimabakurou Imai!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Shimabakurou Imai!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shimabakurou Imai!
Shimabakurou Imai wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Blur - Song 2 Remix. Cortez has chosen Slash - By the Sword as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Cortez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Cortez keeps Robinson at a distance using the push kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cortez tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cortez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to escape.
Cortez tries to kick Robinson off in order to stand up. Robinson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cortez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cortez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cortez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson keeps control of the position easily here as Cortez tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cortez for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson controls the action.
Cortez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cortez fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four 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.
Cortez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robinson controlling the positon.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricky Robinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice body kick from Cortez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortez's waist but Cortez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 Ricky Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Cortez as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez throws a head kick that half lands.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
Cortez tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortez pinned against the cage. Cortez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricky Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez thumps Robinson with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cortez scores with a nice body kick.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Cortez leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricky Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Cortez, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Cortez against the cage but Cortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortez's waist but Cortez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Cortez throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Cortez.
Cortez with a jab.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Cortez sprawls well.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Cortez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortez's waist but Cortez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortez avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Cortez leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortez which made him look bad.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortez cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Cortez throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Cortez lands with a nice body kick.
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.
Cortez throws a nice head kick!
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Cortez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Cortez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Cortez.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Cortez sprawls well.
Xavier Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xavier Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Cortez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robinson takes a step back to recover.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez is trying to escape back to his feet but Robinson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four 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.
Robinson taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Robinson.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cortez 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 William Gold scores the fight for Xavier Cortez!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Xavier Cortez!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Xavier Cortez!
Xavier Cortez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Robinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Robinson cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Robinson cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Robinson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robinson lands a big elbow.
Gracie is rocked!
Robinson working Gracie over with strikes here.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pistol Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roope Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and a tope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tope has chosen Apaga mas nao bate as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roope Hartikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, a tope!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartikainen.
tope takes one to the side of the head.
tope dodges the punch combination from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by tope.
Hartikainen tries to move into range but tope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hartikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
tope takes one on the button.
tope seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hartikainen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! tope is backing up but Hartikainen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! tope covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hartikainen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roope Hartikainen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obsen has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
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156 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Eins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obsen's head.
Obsen shoots in and bounces Eins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eins keeping full guard, as Obsen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eins working a defensive guard here.
Eins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eins holds on and takes a little breather.
Obsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Obsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obsen is pushing down on Eins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eins is fighting to maintain full guard but Obsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obsen connects with a nice short shot to Eins's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen controlling the pace.
Obsen wants to free his trapped foot but Eins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eins is controlling Obsen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Obsen tries to pass to full mount but Eins defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obsen misses with a head shot. Eins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Obsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obsen throwing strikes from guard but Eins blocks nicely.
Eins has his hands on Obsen's head, controlling the position.
Obsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins prevents Obsen from getting the reversal.
Eins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obsen regains half guard.
Obsen has a hand on Eins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Obsen is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Obsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Eins tries to control but Obsen wriggling away.
Obsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Obsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonaz Obsen dominated that round.
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.
Eins looks to score with a jab to the body but Obsen is just out of range.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown but Eins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eins tries to avoid it but Obsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eins to the ground. Eins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Eins.
Eins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eins misses the jab.
Eins throws a series of punches but Obsen avoids them all with ease.
Eins takes a swing at Obsen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eins slaps away a takedown attempt from Obsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Eins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eins thumps Obsen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins takes a swing at Obsen's ribcage but misses.
Eins lands a head shot.
Eins stuns Obsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eins scores with a hook.
Eins scores with a jab to the body.
Eins is looking to wear down Obsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Obsen is breathing heavily.
Obsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eins.
Obsen shoots in and bounces Eins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eins is trying to keep Obsen in close.
Obsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eins is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eins controls Obsen momentarily but Obsen frees himself.
Obsen wants to control from the top but Eins keeps moving.
Obsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eins is keeping the position for now.
Eins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obsen is working Eins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eins misses with a body shot.
Eins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robert Eins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eins scores with a jab to the body.
Eins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obsen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eins misses with a few strikes there.
Eins connects with a crisp jab.
Eins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Eins.
Yonaz Obsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eins lands with a straight right. Obsen didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Eins.
Eins scores with a punch to the head.
Eins lands a nice looking body shot.
Eins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eins thows a body shot but no joy.
Obsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eins throws a sloppy head kick and Obsen moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsen at a distance.
Eins scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Eins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eins throws a head kick that Obsen semi-blocks.
Obsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eins clobbers Obsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obsen scores with a hook to the body. Eins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eins dips to his left and cracks Obsen with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Eins.
Obsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eins misses with a double jab.
Eins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robert Eins is winning the standup battle so far.
Obsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Eins misses with a body shot
so Obsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eins looking for a sweep. Not yet Eins, not yet.
Obsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eins working a defensive guard here.
Eins controlling Obsen's posture.
Obsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eins working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eins throws a series of punches but Obsen avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eins. Obsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obsen.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eins misses the shot to the body.
Eins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robert Eins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eins connects with a body shot.
Obsen takes one to the chin there.
Eins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obsen takes a step back to recover.
Eins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yonaz Obsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eins sizes up Obsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eins throws a body kick that misses.
Obsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eins works Obsen's body with a nice hook.
Obsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eins delivers a nice body kick.
Eins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Eins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Robert Eins!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Robert Eins!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Robert Eins!
Robert Eins wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durante Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellis sprawls well. He's pushed Durante Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Durante Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Durante Jr on that attempt.
Durante Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Durante Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ellis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis swinging wildly here.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Durante Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Durante Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durante Jr shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellis's corner calls for a 1-2. Ellis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellis but Ellis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ellis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis swats away the attempt to clinch by Durante Jr.
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durante Jr dodges the punch combination from Ellis.
Durante Jr looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Durante Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Durante Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis throws a series of strikes that have Durante Jr backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Durante Jr moves out of range.
Ellis moves away from the strike by Durante Jr.
Ellis defending well as Durante Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Durante Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durante Jr somewhat.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Durante Jr. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Durante Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Durante Jr is breathing heavily.
Ellis throws a right hand that Durante Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Durante Jr also avoids with ease.
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellis lands a two punch combo.
Durante Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellis is fending him off so far but Durante Jr persists. Nope, Ellis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durante Jr backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Ellis finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Durante Jr on that attempt.
Ellis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ellis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ellis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ellis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durante Jr shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durante Jr dodges the punch combination from Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ellis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ellis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durante Jr clobbers Ellis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
Ellis misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Durante Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ellis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Durante Jr shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis misses with a double jab.
Ellis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durante Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durante Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Durante Jr. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Durante Jr avoids them all with ease.
Ellis looks to land a combination. Durante Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrew Ellis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a jab-cross combination.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Durante Jr. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis scores with a jab. Durante Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricardo Durante Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durante Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ricardo Durante Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
Ellis looks to land a combination but Durante Jr avoids it well.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durante Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Durante Jr misses.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durante Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
Durante Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durante Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durante Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellis.
Ellis scores with a three punch combo!
Ellis misses with a wild combination.
Ellis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Durante Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellis is fending him off so far but Durante Jr persists. Nope, Ellis circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Ellis.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durante Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durante Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
Durante Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Ellis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellis leaves Durante Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Durante Jr on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ellis!
Durante Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durante Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Durante Jr with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durante Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrew Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis stalks Durante Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durante Jr's face. Durante Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Ellis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellis scores with a one two! Durante Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ellis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ellis duly obliges.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durante Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ellis counters with a left and a right that stings Durante Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durante Jr shoots and misses
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Ellis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a left and a right that send Durante Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Ellis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Durante Jr is rocked!
Ellis lands a jab.
Oh Durante Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durante Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durante Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durante Jr at a distance.
Durante Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellis counters with a three punch combo that has Durante Jr backing up. Durante Jr nods at Ellis to acknowledge the strikes.
Ellis stalks Durante Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durante Jr's face. Durante Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Ellis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a series of strikes that have Durante Jr backpedaling.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durante Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ellis scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durante Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a wild combination.
Durante Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
Durante Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ellis counters with a three punch combo that has Durante Jr backing up. Durante Jr nods at Ellis to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Durante Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricardo Durante Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis lands with a nice combination. Durante Jr backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Andrew Ellis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lamotta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grant Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jake lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a combination but lamotta avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from lamotta misses the target.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
lamotta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
lamotta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
lamotta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
lamotta advances to full mount.
lamotta with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Grant Jackson has been cut.
lamotta landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by lamotta.
Grant Jackson's cut is getting worse.
lamotta postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jackson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jackson 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 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). jake lamotta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Ligachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollace comes to the cage accompanied by Doin' Your Mom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Ligachev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ligachev.
Ligachev throws the left hand but Hollace avoids the punch easily.
Ligachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollace is just out of range.
Hollace blocks a jab.
Mikhail Ligachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollace connects with the punch.
Ligachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hollace.
A punch combination from Hollace misses.
Ligachev throws out a loose jab but Hollace uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ligachev.
Ligachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ligachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ligachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev misses with a hook.
Hollace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ligachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Ligachev moves in looking to clinch but Hollace pushes him off.
A punch combination from Hollace misses.
Ligachev misses with a hook.
Hollace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ligachev counters with a big head kick but Hollace shrugs it off.
Ligachev connects with a body shot.
Ligachev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ligachev throws a hook but Hollace blocks it.
Ligachev misses with an uppercut. Hollace saw that one coming.
Ligachev misses with a hook.
Mikhail Ligachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ligachev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hollace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ligachev.
Ligachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ligachev scores with a nice strike.
Hollace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ligachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ligachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ligachev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ligachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ligachev misses the body punch
and Hollace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev throws a wild body kick that Hollace sees coming a mile off.
Ligachev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollace. Hollace gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ligachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ligachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollace.
Ligachev connects with a looping right hand.
Ligachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ligachev misses with a straight right.
Ligachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ligachev tries to land a front kick but Hollace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ligachev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ligachev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ligachev is controlling Hollace's posture.
Hollace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hollace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hollace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Ligachev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ligachev connects with a high kick.
Hollace dives in and grabs Ligachev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ligachev pushes down on Hollace's head and hops out.
Hollace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hollace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollace blocks a jab.
Ligachev lands with a good body shot.
Hollace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ligachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollace is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev scores with a hook.
Ligachev scores with a head kick.
Ligachev misses with a body punch
and Hollace counters with a three punch combo that has Ligachev backing up. Ligachev nods at Hollace to acknowledge the strikes.
Ligachev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hollace with a poor takedown
and Ligachev counters with a head kick. That will keep Hollace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Hollace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ligachev throws a head kick but Hollace moves out of range.
Hollace takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Ligachev lands but Hollace takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ronan Hollace has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollace blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Ligachev.
Jab by Ligachev.
Ligachev misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a push kick but Hollace slaps the foot to one side.
Hollace misses with a two punch combination.
Ligachev swings for the body but Hollace moves out of range.
Hollace blocks a head kick by Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a head kick but Hollace moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ligachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollace.
Ligachev is looking to land body kicks.
Hollace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ligachev.
Hollace gets a takedown into half guard.
Ligachev is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollace.
Ligachev tries to get to full guard but Hollace has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ligachev trying to control here.
Hollace is working for a kimura but Ligachev is defending it quite comfortably.
Ligachev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ligachev trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Ligachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronan Hollace's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hollace misses with a two punch combination.
Mikhail Ligachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ligachev as he jumps to the side.
Ligachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ligachev.
Hollace avoids the head kick by Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ligachev connects with a high kick.
Hollace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hollace goes for an armbar but Ligachev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ligachev.
Hollace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ligachev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ligachev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ligachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ligachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollace.
Hollace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ligachev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ligachev throws a nice head kick!
Hollace moves forwards but Ligachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ligachev swings for the body but Hollace moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a head kick that misses.
Hollace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hollace there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ligachev throws a big shot that misses.
Ligachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ligachev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hollace in his tracks.
Ligachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollace throws a combination that misses
and Ligachev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ligachev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hollace's head.
Ligachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ligachev throws a leg kick but Hollace sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollace is just out of range.
Hollace shoots and misses
and Ligachev counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Hollace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ligachev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ligachev.
Ligachev tries to clinch there but Hollace circles away.
Ligachev throws a nice head kick!
Ligachev throws a body punch but Hollace moves out of range.
Hollace misses with a wild body shot.
Ligachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ligachev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hollace moves out of range as Ligachev throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Ligachev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Hollace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hollace slips under a jab from Ligachev.
Ligachev lands a really nice looking cross but Hollace seems unphased.
Ligachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollace moves away.
Ligachev misses with a two punch combination.
Ligachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollace manages to avoid it.
Ligachev misses with a combination
and Hollace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ligachev won't be happy with that.
Hollace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hollace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ligachev has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollace working away.
Hollace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ligachev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hollace's guard! Nice work there by Ligachev!
Ligachev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hollace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ligachev defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ligachev stands and steps away. Hollace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hollace takes one to the side of the head.
Ligachev misses with a looping left.
Ligachev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick by Ligachev misses
and Hollace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ligachev won't be happy with that.
Hollace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hollace swings around for an armbar but Ligachev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hollace's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ligachev defends well.
Hollace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ligachev passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Ligachev stalls from top position.
Ronan Hollace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ligachev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hollace tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ligachev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ligachev controlling the position easily from mount.
Ligachev prevents Hollace from getting the reversal.
Hollace is working hard here to advance position.
Ligachev controlling from mount.
Hollace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mikhail Ligachev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronan Hollace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ligachev cracks a nice hook into Hollace's ribs.
Ligachev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ligachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hollace misses its intended target.
Ligachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollace moves away.
Ligachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollace throws a nice looking combination but Ligachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ligachev misses with a hook.
Hollace staying out of range there.
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hollace or perhaps it was just good defense by Ligachev which made him look bad.
Hollace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ligachev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hollace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ligachev.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ligachev.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Hollace.
Ligachev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollace counters with a series of strikes. Ligachev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ligachev is looking to slow Hollace down with leg kicks.
Ligachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollace defending well as Ligachev loads up on a big left hand.
Ligachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ligachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ligachev tries to land a front kick but Hollace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ligachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ligachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ligachev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ligachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Ligachev throws a sloppy head kick and Hollace moves out of range easily.
Ligachev throws a body punch but Hollace moves out of range.
Hollace ducks under a wild hook from Ligachev.
Ligachev scores with a jab to the body.
Hollace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ligachev throws a lazy right hand but Hollace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollace slips a straight right by Ligachev.
Ligachev misses the jab.
Ligachev throws a good cross that connects.
Ligachev misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollace. That did some damage!
Ligachev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollace.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hollace.
Hollace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ligachev is trying to control Hollace's posture but Hollace avoids it.
Ronan Hollace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Ligachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ligachev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mikhail Ligachev!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mikhail Ligachev!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mikhail Ligachev!
Mikhail Ligachev wins by unanimous decision!
Mikhail Ligachev is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Magic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galvao.
Magic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Magic tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magic lands in his opponent's guard.
Galvao pushes a forearm under Magic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CPW darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Londre Laudinum has been cut.
Laudinum works over CPW's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Clinical CPW has been cut.
Laudinum throws a series of punches but CPW moves out of range.
CPW lands with a nice combination. Laudinum backs away looking to recover.
CPW misses with a two punch combination.
Laudinum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for CPW. That snapped Laudinum's head back.
Laudinum is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CPW connects with a superb combination that knocks Laudinum out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles CPW before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Laudinum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinical CPW!
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