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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Life Is Beautiful. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds gets caught napping as Brandon dives in and scores a takedown. Reynolds manages to retain guard.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Brandon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a sloppy strike and Brandon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Reynolds is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brandon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with Róisín Murphy - Primitive blaring out of the sound system. Gordon Ramsay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramsay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramsay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Ramsay slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Ramsay connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Ramsay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Ramsay thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Ramsay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Ramsay is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Ramsay is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramsay stalling away here and it's allowed Murphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramsay throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Ramsay seems a little lost for a moment, as Murphy dominates the positioning.
Ramsay is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Ramsay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramsay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramsay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Ramsay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramsay is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ramsay struggling a bit here.
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.
Ramsay is looking for a sweep.
Murphy wants to control but Ramsay is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsay tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
And Ramsay tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramsay.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Ramsay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramsay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a low kick but Ramsay avoids it.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Ramsay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Ramsay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ramsay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramsay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Ramsay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay controlling the pace.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramsay.
Murphy tries to roll over but Ramsay keeps him under control.
Ramsay thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Ramsay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramsay is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Gordon Ramsay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramsay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Ramsay there.
Ramsay is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ramsay from controlling successfully.
Ramsay controlling from the top position.
Ramsay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramsay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ramsay.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsay won't allow it.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramsay manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsay trying to control the position here.
Ramsay looking to control.
Ramsay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ramsay from controlling successfully.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ramsay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ramsay from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Ramsay's legs.
Ramsay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Ramsay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Ramsay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Ramsay trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramsay postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ramsay from controlling successfully.
Ramsay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramsay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramsay looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Ramsay up and slammed him! Ramsay can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramsay is looking for a sweep.
Ramsay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Ramsay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Ramsay tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Ramsay didn't see that one coming.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a low kick but Ramsay avoids it.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Ramsay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
Ramsay working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee asks Ramsay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramsay prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on Ramsay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsay trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramsay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Ramsay looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Ramsay saw that one coming.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Ramsay checks it
and Ramsay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Ramsay crashes against the mat.
Murphy is not content to let Ramsay control the position.
Ramsay tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Murphy is not content to let Ramsay control the position.
Ramsay working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramsay taking a break here but Murphy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ramsay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Ramsay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramsay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramsay trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramsay advances to half guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Ramsay sits in half guard.
Ramsay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Ramsay sits in half guard.
Murphy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Murphy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ramsay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ramsay lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Ramsay trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Ramsay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ramsay avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramsay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramsay shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Ramsay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramsay.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ramsay saw that one coming.
Ramsay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Ramsay avoids it.
Ramsay shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Ramsay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ramsay.
Murphy tries a low kick but Ramsay avoids it.
Ramsay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramsay.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Ramsay on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramsay if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramsay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramsay is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy has Ramsay pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramsay trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Ramsay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramsay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramsay looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramsay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramsay checks a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Ramsay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramsay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Ramsay is now in Murphy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramsay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramsay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramsay wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramsay wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramsay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramsay.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsay counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throwing strikes but missing.
Ramsay trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramsay scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Ramsay controlling him for the moment.
Ramsay with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Ramsay.
I've got Ramsay 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Ramsay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brian Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick 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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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salgado looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitakakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a body punch but Salgado moves out of range.
Salgado sends Pitakaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salgado is motioning to the referee to let Pitakaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salgado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salgado throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka moves forwards but Salgado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Salgado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salgado lands a body shot.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitakaka scrambles back to his feet.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with a hook to the temple - Pitakaka is on wobbly legs here! Salgado swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pitakaka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Salgado wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Sucre throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Sucre throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to bum rush De Sucre with a series of wild strikes but De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and De Sucre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and De Sucre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Sucres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Sucre.
De Sucre blocks a jab.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
De Sucre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez tries to bum rush De Sucre with a series of wild strikes but De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
De Sucre stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Sucre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
De Sucre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Sucre connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Sucre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but De Sucre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Sucre cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
It looked like De Sucre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but De Sucre moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by De Sucre.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but De Sucre keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
De Sucre lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Sucre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Sucre connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A good leg kick by De Sucre.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but De Sucre saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Sucre counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Sucre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but De Sucre circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
De Sucre dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but De Sucre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but De Sucre has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Sucre's brow.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Sucre walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Sucre throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Sucre.
Sanchez throws a right hand that De Sucre ducks under and follows up with a left that De Sucre also avoids with ease.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Sucre counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for De Sucre. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
De Sucre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Sucre scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Sucre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
De Sucre rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from De Sucre.
De Sucre cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and De Sucre counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
De Sucre connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Sucre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Sucre cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but De Sucre is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
De Sucre avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Sucre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Sucre cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Sucre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
De Sucre 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.
De Sucre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Sucre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
De Sucre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
That's time! De Sucre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Sucre lands a front kick.
Sanchez lands a head kick. De Sucre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Sucre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
It looked like De Sucre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Sucre checks a leg kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but De Sucre keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but De Sucre avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by De Sucre as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily.
De Sucre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 De Sucre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Sucre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination. De Sucre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Sucre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Sucre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
De Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!
De Sucre misses with a hook.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Sucre counters with a nice body kick.
De Sucre throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez moves forwards but De Sucre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Sucre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
De Sucre keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Sucre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but De Sucre avoids them all with ease.
De Sucre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by De Sucre.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
De Sucre throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but De Sucre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Sucre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting De Sucre counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but De Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Sucre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Sucre lands a head shot.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
De Sucre lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
De Sucre instigates a clinch.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Sucre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Sucre lands a left hand.
Estefan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Sucre gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Sucre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shanji Bikram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink has chosen Fuel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shanji Bikram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bikram is looking to slow Bezoink down with leg kicks.
Bezoink moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bezoink throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Bikram.
Bezoink misses with a combination
and Bikram counters with a nice leg kick.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Bikram misses its target.
Bezoink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bikram.
Bikram tries to land a front kick but Bezoink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bezoink blocks a head kick by Bikram.
Bikram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bezoink 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 Bikram has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bikram and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Bikram.
Bikram throws a leg kick which misses Bezoink's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezoink tries to avoid it.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bikram.
Shanji Bikram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bikram.
Bikram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink unleashes a big counter combination but Bikram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bezoink throws a leg kick that misses.
Bikram lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bezoink throws a hook but Bikram avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Bikram coming out on top.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bikram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bikram.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikram lands a nice shot 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!
Bezoink throws a chopping leg kick but Bikram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bikram scores with a leg kick.
Bikram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bikram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink counters with a left and a right that stings Bikram.
A clash of legs there as Bezoink blocks the low kick.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bikram blocks a leg kick.
Bikram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bezoink scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bikram misses with an uppercut.
Bikram throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink lands a jab.
Bezoink displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bikram throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but Bikram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bikram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezoink throws out the jab.
Bikram is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bikram circles away quickly and effectively.
Bikram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bikram throws a push kick but Bezoink slaps the foot to one side.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bikram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bikram punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
Bikram misses with an uppercut.
Bezoink takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bikram throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it.
Bezoink is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bikram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bikram misses with a straight right.
Bikram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bikram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezoink blocks a jab.
Bezoink throws a head kick that Bikram semi-blocks.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bezoink misses with the combination.
Bezoink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bikram.
Bezoink is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bezoink tries a head kick but it misses.
Bikram looks to land a combination but Bezoink avoids it well.
Bezoink misses with a combination
and Bikram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Shanji Bikram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bikram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bikram throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Bikram missing with a left hand there. Bezoink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bikram moves out of range of the strikes.
Shanji Bikram is winning the standup battle so far.
Bikram misses with a low kick.
Bezoink throws a right hand that Bikram ducks under and follows up with a left that Bikram also avoids with ease.
Bezoink throws a leg kick
and Bikram counters with an inside leg kick.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bikram throws a hook but Bezoink blocks it.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bikram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bezoink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bikram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikram misses with a two punch combination.
Bikram connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back.
Bikram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezoink was well out of range. Poor timing from Bikram.
Bikram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
As Bezoink backs away, Bikram returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bikram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a leg kick.
Bikram moves out of range of the body kick.
Bezoink stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bikram.
Bezoink throws a one two combo.
Bikram throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bikram lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezoink lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bezoink.
Bikram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bikram misses with an uppercut. Bezoink saw that one coming.
Bezoink goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bezoink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bikram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bikram looks to land a combination but Bezoink avoids it well.
Bezoink unleashes a big counter combination but Bikram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bikram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink misses with a double jab
and Bikram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bikram misses with a head kick.
Bikram cracks Bezoink with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikram checks a leg kick nicely.
Bezoink throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bikram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bikram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but Bikram checks it.
Bikram 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.
Bikram checks a low kick from Bezoink.
Bezoink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bikram avoids the body shot from Bezoink.
Bezoink slips a jab from Bikram.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bezoink's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses
and Bikram counters with a stiff right hand.
Bikram feints and then cracks Bezoink's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezoink down.
A cross from Bikram lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink scores with a three punch combo!
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bikram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bikram looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikram tries to land a front kick but Bezoink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bikram keeps Bezoink at a distance using the push kick.
Bezoink with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bikram to score with a decent uppercut.
Bikram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bikram checks a leg kick.
As Bezoink looks to move away, Bikram throws a big counter combo but Bezoink just gets out of the way.
Bezoink slips a straight right by Bikram.
Bikram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezoink was well out of range. Poor timing from Bikram.
As Bikram backs off Bezoink throws a huge counter combo but Bikram manages to avoid it all.
Bikram misses with a looping right.
Bezoink is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shanji Bikram dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bezoink. That's going to slow Bikram down.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Bikram avoids it well.
Bikram is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bezoink thows a leg kick but Bikram checks it
and Bikram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bikram misses with a straight left.
Bezoink moves out of range of the body kick.
Bikram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Bikram throws a push kick but Bezoink slaps the foot to one side.
Bikram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Bikram blocks the low kick.
Bikram with a nice cross.
Bezoink pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bikram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bikram slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bikram misses with a low kick.
Bezoink connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bikram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bikram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bezoink.
Bezoink takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bezoink misses with the combination.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bikram cracks Bezoink with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Bikram avoids it well.
Bikram misses with a two punch combination.
Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bikram with a nice cross.
Bikram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bezoink's sensitive parts.
Bikram dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Bikram throws the kick towards the body but Bezoink avoids it.
Bezoink is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram misses with the body kick
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Bikram backing up. Bikram nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bikram circles away quickly and effectively.
Bezoink throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bikram counters with a one-two to the body.
Bikram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bikram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikram scores with a leg kick.
Bezoink delivers a nice body kick.
Bikram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bikram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bikram fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink just manages to avoid it.
Bikram throws a one two combo.
Bikram connects with a nice looking jab.
Bikram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bikram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bikram feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Bikram avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bikram slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a lazy head kick
and Bikram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Bikram avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink walks into a straight right hand from Bikram.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Bikram coming out on top.
A punch combination from Bikram misses.
Bikram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bezoink's sensitive parts.
Bikram fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bezoink is out of range.
Bikram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bikram lands a nice looking body shot.
Bezoink walks into a straight right hand from Bikram.
Bikram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bikram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shanji Bikram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bikram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shanji Bikram!
Shanji Bikram 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lift me up. Black Coleman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edern Ap Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Ap Nudd misses
and Coleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Ap Nudd's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ap Nudd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman connects with the punch.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ap Nudd, which made it look bad.
Coleman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAp Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Ap Nudd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Coleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ap Nudd circles away.
Edern Ap Nudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Ap Nudd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ap Nudd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman has Ap Nudd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ap Nudd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ap Nudd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ap Nudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ap Nudd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coleman.
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to control but Ap Nudd is keeping him busy.
Ap Nudd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Ap Nudd clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Ap Nudd.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman tries to stall but Ap Nudd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch.
Coleman has Ap Nudd up against the cage in a clinch.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Ap Nudd can't break the clinch.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ap Nudd's guard.
Coleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ap Nudd pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Ap Nudd is working Coleman over against the cage.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ap Nudd avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice combination there by Ap Nudd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edern Ap Nudd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ap Nudd tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ap Nudd to the ground. Ap Nudd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coleman checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ap Nudd.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Ap Nudd.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ap Nudd.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Ap Nudd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ap Nudd misses the jab.
Ap Nudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman looks winded!
Coleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ap Nudd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Ap Nudd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ap Nudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ap Nudd scores with a jab to the head.
Ap Nudd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Ap Nudd misses with a head kick.
Coleman pushes Ap Nudd up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ap Nudd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coleman can turn it around.
Ap Nudd misses with a body punch.
Coleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ap Nudd lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman dives in for a single leg takedown but Ap Nudd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ap Nudd throws a counter high kick but Coleman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman scores with a takedown into Ap Nudd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ap Nudd keeps moving.
Coleman stops Ap Nudd from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Ap Nudd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Ap Nudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ap Nudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ap Nudd is keeping busy.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman is working for takedown but Ap Nudd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edern Ap Nudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Ap Nudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Ap Nudd blocks an uppercut.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Ap Nudd breaks from the clinch.
Ap Nudd throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ap Nudd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ap Nudd. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Ap Nudd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coleman, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Ap Nudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Coleman won't allow it.
Ap Nudd breaks from the clinch.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Ap Nudd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Ap Nudd connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Ap Nudd.
A head kick misses from Ap Nudd.
Edern Ap Nudd is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Ap Nudd circles away.
Ap Nudd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ap Nudd cracks Coleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ap Nudd is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Ap Nudd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stops Ap Nudd from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ap Nudd keeps moving.
Coleman stops Ap Nudd from standing up.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Ap Nudd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Ap Nudd keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ap Nudd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ap Nudd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coleman if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Ap Nudd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman doesn't seem phased though.
Ap Nudd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ap Nudd wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ap Nudd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ap Nudd keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Ap Nudd pushes Coleman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edern Ap Nudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman walks into a jab.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ap Nudd misses the target.
Ap Nudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ap Nudd tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ap Nudd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ap Nudd misses with a straight left.
Ap Nudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman drives through and clinches with Ap Nudd against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Ap Nudd lands a nice shot to the body.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ap Nudd as he jumps to the side.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ap Nudd takes one to the side of the head.
Ap Nudd moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ap Nudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Ap Nudd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ap Nudd.
Nice body punch from Ap Nudd - that landed with a thud.
Ap Nudd lands a body shot.
Ap Nudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ap Nudd does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman darts in looking for a takedown but Ap Nudd gets double underhooks and turns Coleman into the cage.
Edern Ap Nudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Ap Nudd throws a monster overhand right that drops Coleman! Ap Nudd follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edern Ap Nudd!
An out of breath Edern Ap Nudd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (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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31
218 lbs
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32
218 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman avoids the head kick by Barca.
Barca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bergman will feel that in the morning.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barca as he avoids it easily.
Barca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Barca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Bergman.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Barca throws a combination that misses
and Bergman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergman.
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Bergman's head.
Bergman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barca prevents it.
Barca manages to break the clinch.
Barca misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barca has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barca, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman looks for a takedown but Barca sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergman throws out the jab.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca lands a big head kick that sends Bergman tumbling to the mat! Barca takes a step backwards and waves Bergman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bergman is rocked!
Bergman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Bergman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca misses the jab.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergman at a distance.
Bergman is breathing heavily.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches.
Bergman seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bergman! Barca dives in looking to finish! Bergman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
21 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Steel Penn Alliance appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman scores with a jab. Steel Penn Alliance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Bateman.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman catches Steel Penn Alliance with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman scores with a body shot.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn Alliance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Penn Alliance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance circles away.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch.
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!
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn Alliance should have avoided that one.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn Alliance, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Steel Penn Alliance against the cage but Steel Penn Alliance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel Penn Alliance to the mat! Steel Penn Alliance manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Steel Penn Alliance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Nice uppercut lands for Bateman. That snapped Steel Penn Alliance's head back.
Steel Penn Alliance misses the jab.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range.
Bateman dives in and grabs Steel Penn Alliance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn Alliance had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Bateman has an active guard here but Steel Penn Alliance has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to his feet.
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bateman tries for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn Alliance wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn Alliance's head backwards.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn Alliance saw that one coming.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a right hand.
Bateman lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Bateman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Bateman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand back up. Steel Penn Alliance steps back and let's Bateman get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well. Steel Penn Alliance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn Alliance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Paddy Bateman's cut even more.
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!
Bateman misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bateman.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman'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!
Some bone on bone action there as Bateman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Steel Penn Alliance backs away looking to recover.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn Alliance's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn Alliance is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Steel Penn Alliance circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn Alliance as Bateman shoots in.
It looked like Steel Penn Alliance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
Bateman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well initially but Bateman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn Alliance defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes Bateman off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Steel Penn Alliance explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bateman walks into a left hand.
Bateman is rocked!
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Steel Penn Alliance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bateman's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to stand but Bateman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bateman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn Alliance 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unashamed. Robinson has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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194 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Robinson !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henry showed some decent athleticism there.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henry is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Henry parries the strikes from Robinson easily there. Robinson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henry to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry regains half guard there - taking advantage of Robinson 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Henry defends the submission attempt.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is looking to control Robinson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Robinson stands up out of the half guard.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry works on Robinson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henry as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robinson trying to stall but Henry improves his position.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robinson regains guard immediately.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson .
Henry wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Robinson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Henry cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Henry tries to work over Robinson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Robinson .
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Henry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson pushes Henry off and gets back to his feet.
Henry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henry avoids the head kick by Robinson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robinson eats them both and turns towards Henry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
Henry checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Henry tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Robinson wants to clinch but Henry slips to the side
and Henry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henry working Robinson over with strikes.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Henry wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Henry not doing much here.
Robinson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Henry.
Robinson pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Robinson 's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson .
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson , not yet.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allen Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry connects with a jab.
Henry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Henry ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson moves forwards but Henry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Robinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry takes one on the button.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robinson has his feet on Henry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Henry advances position into side control!
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Henry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henry cracks the inside of Robinson 's front leg.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson , looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Henry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry connects with a body shot.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson throws a chopping leg kick but Henry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henry lands with a good body shot.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Henry. 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.
Robinson swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henry working aggressively here.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Henry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robinson sprawls and moves away.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson .
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
Robinson tries a low kick but Henry avoids it.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Robinson .
Henry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henry is in Robinson 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson 's legs - danger averted.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Henry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henry 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson . No joy for Henry on that attempt.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Robinson !
Allen Robinson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diode's choice of entrance music: Radioactive. 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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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diode.
Diode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pencil but Pencil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diode bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pencil's head backwards.
Diode closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diode is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pencil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diode is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pencil avoids the head kick by Diode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode clobbers Pencil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.
Diode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pencil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pencil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diode just manages to avoid it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diode tries to clinch up but Pencil circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range.
Diode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pencil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pencil was well out of range. Poor timing from Diode.
Pencil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diode tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Diode throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pencil as he jumps to the side.
Diode throws a lazy body kick
and Pencil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diode is trying to maintain the position but Pencil is very close to passing his half guard.
Pencil escapes and gets back to his feet.
Diode misses with a looping right.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pencil as he jumps to the side.
Pencil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diode feints and as Pencil raises his hands in defense, Diode changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Pencil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diode prevents Pencil from getting back to his feet.
Diode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pencil keeping full guard, as Diode tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diode's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pencil keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pencil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Light Diode will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diode has managed to clinch.
Diode throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pencil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diode wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pencil's elbow.
Diode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pencil is defending well for now.
Pencil blocking some punches.
Pencil swings wildly with an uppercut but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diode struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Diode drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pencil's efforts to push away.
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Diode throws an off balance right hand
and Pencil counters by clinching up.
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.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Diode.
Diode fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pencil sprawls well initially but Diode persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diode seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diode seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pencil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diode might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pencil haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diode keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diode trying to pass the guard but Pencil defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode stops Pencil from getting back to his feet.
Diode works his way into side control.
Pencil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diode asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pencil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diode.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode wants to clinch.
Pencil is looking to counter punch.
Diode throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pencil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diode slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pencil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working.
Diode lands a few punches from side control.
Diode is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Light Diode has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diode wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pencil, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil throws Diode to one side and escapes!
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode moved away.
Diode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pencil.
Diode doesn't manage to clinch there - Pencil circles away.
Pencil is looking to counter punch.
Diode misses with a takedown
and Pencil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diode thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pencil.
Diode misses with a leg kick
and Pencil counters by clinching up.
Diode is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pencil to keep the fight standing.
Pencil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diode throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Diode throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Diode.
Diode shoots in and drives through. Pencil sprawls well.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil wants to land a leg kick but Diode is out of range.
Pencil lands a leg kick that knocks Diode off balance momentarily.
Diode lands with a cross.
Diode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pencil.
Diode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pencil avoids it really well and circles away.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode tries to clinch up but Pencil circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode misses with a series of wild punches.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Diode misses.
Diode lands a head kick!
Light Diode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pencil as he avoids it easily.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil has been working on his balance at The Good the Bad and The Ugly, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diode.
Pencil throws an overhand right that lands on Diode's shoulder, as Diode tries to avoid the shot.
Pencil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wooden Pencil did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diode jumps guard but Pencil stands there with Diode around his waist. Diode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diode lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diode is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil is refusing to be controlled, as Diode sits in half guard.
Diode sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pencil defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pencil is not content to let Diode control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pencil 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.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Pencil is looking to counter the offense by Diode and move into the clinch.
Diode thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode scores with a punch to the head.
Pencil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diode.
Diode shoots for a double leg takedown but Pencil sprawls well. He's pushed Diode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diode.
Diode gets the takedown into side control.
Pencil explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode tries for a takedown but Pencil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pencil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diode manages to circle out of the way.
Diode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pencil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diode is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diode throws a jab when Pencil was well out of range.
Pencil cracks Diode with a good jab.
Pencil leaves Diode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pencil cracks Diode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Pencil is just out of range.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diode throws out the jab.
Diode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pencil misses the target.
Pencil blocks a head kick by Diode.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil had his way with Light Diode in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pencil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diode wants to counter with a clinch but Pencil pushes him away.
Pencil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diode.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diode.
Pencil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Pencil tries to counter by clinching up but Diode breaks away and moves out of range.
Diode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Diode throws a series of punches but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diode misses.
Pencil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode tries to clinch but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pencil sprawls well. Pencil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diode gets slowly back to his feet.
Pencil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pencil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diode, as that shot connected.
Diode checks a low kick from Pencil.
Nice cross by Pencil.
Diode has closed the distance and engaged Pencil in a clinch.
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Diode fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Diode is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Diode closes the distance and clinches up with Pencil, looking for a takedown. Diode pushes Pencil against the cage but Pencil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Diode with that takedown attempt.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Diode wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
As Diode tries to get set, Pencil tries to push him back and clinch up but Diode manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode walks into a jab.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Pencil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diode.
Diode throws a looping overhand right but Pencil ducks down to avoid it.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Pencil misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode misses with a few strikes there.
Diode closes the distance and pushes Pencil back into the cage.
Pencil keeps control of Diode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wooden Pencil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pencil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil retains his middleweight title!
Wooden Pencil managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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