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StrikeForce Union #41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamaguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Yama Yama. Yung has chosen 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 as his entrance music. Kai Yamaguchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung walks into a left hand.
Yung tries to work over Yamaguchi's front leg with a kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Yung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Yung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Yung throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yung is looking to score with low kicks.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi swinging wildly here.
Yamaguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yung throws out a counter right but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Yung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Yung misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yung loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Yung avoids it easily.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yung throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Yamaguchi's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Yung moves away and avoids it.
Yung tries a quick counter leg kick but Yamaguchi is wise to it.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yung on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamaguchi.
Yung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yung connects with a jab.
Yung throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Yung.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range and Yung settles back down.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Yung's body.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yung throws a chopping leg kick but Yamaguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamaguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Yung with a jab.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Yung avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Yung saw that one coming.
A low kick from Yung is predictable there
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Yung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Yung tries to work over Yamaguchi's front leg with a kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Yung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi.
A jab from Yamaguchi finds it's way through Yung's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yung.
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Yung lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Yung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Yung.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Yung tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Yamaguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Yung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yung blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.
Yamaguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamaguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yung tries to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Yamaguchi misses
and Yung counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yung misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
Yung tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yung checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.
David Yung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yung tried to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Yung misses with a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Yung is rocked!
Yung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a huge left! Yung is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yamaguchi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Yung from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yamaguchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Yamaguchi!
A victorious Kai Yamaguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wictor Johanessburgson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Lisztomania as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wictor Johanessburgson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayden Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanessburgson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johanessburgson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johanessburgson walks straight into a right hand from Barnes - that's dropped him! Barnes jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Johanessburgson from any more punishment! Johanessburgson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brayden Barnes!
After winning the bout, Brayden Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Flynn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rackham tests Flynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rackham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flynn counters with a left to the body.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
As Flynn backs away, Rackham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham is working away.
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rackham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rackham biding his time, looking for the opening.
Flynn can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is still trying to improve position.
Flynn trying to control the action but Rackham just sinks the hooks in.
Flynn is in bad spot here.
Rackham is not going to allow Flynn to sit and survive in this position.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Flynn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to break free.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Rackham won't let him.
Rackham is hanging on to Flynn's back as he tries to escape.
Rackham is riding his opponent, not letting Flynn buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rackham controlling the position well here. Flynn rolled but Rackham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Flynn trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Rackham.
Rackham continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham controlling well, preventing Flynn from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Rackham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rackham scores with a sloppy right hand. Flynn should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Flynn's head back.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Flynn shoots in but Rackham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn takes one on the button.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rackham to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
Flynn dives in and grabs Rackham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rackham pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Flynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rackham's half guard.
Rackham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rackham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flynn trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Rackham is keeping the position.
Jack Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rackham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looking to sit in guard and control but Rackham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rackham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rackham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flynn looking for subs off his back but Rackham has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Rackham has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham is taking a breather. Flynn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rackham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four 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.
Flynn trying to control here.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rackham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flynn shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rackham pinned against the cage. Rackham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rackham throwing a counter right hand but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Flynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rackham defends well and Flynn ends up having to push Rackham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rackham.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Rackham sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Flynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Rackham.
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Rackham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flynn moves out of range as Rackham strikes.
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Rackham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.
Rackham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rackham wants it to stay on the feet.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rackham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Rackham.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Rackham misses its target.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rackham defends it nicely.
A jab from Rackham finds it's way through Flynn's defenses.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flynn's knee momentarily.
Rackham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rackham lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rackham 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
A relieved looking Jack Rackham 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Perben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lilley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Perben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Lilley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lilley's waist but Lilley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perben off to one side.
Lilley throws a sloppy head kick and Perben moves out of range easily.
Perben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lilley throws a body punch but Perben moves out of range.
Perben fails with the takedown.
Lilley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perben will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Perben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilley cracks a nice hook into Perben's ribs.
Lilley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilley scores with a hook to the body. Perben takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perben throws a body punch but Lilley moves out of range.
Perben throws the left hand but Lilley avoids the punch easily.
Lilley slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lilley blocks a head kick by Perben.
Nice uppercut there from Lilley.
It looks like Pierre Perben has been cut.
Lilley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perben's head backwards.
Perben throws the left hand but Lilley avoids the punch easily.
Lilley moves out of range as Perben strikes.
Perben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lilley with a hook.
Perben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lilley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lilley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perben definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lilley throws a leg kick which misses Perben's front leg but catches the back leg as Perben tries to avoid it.
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!
Lilley misses the shot to the body.
Lilley scores with a head kick. Perben tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perben looks for a takedown but Lilley sprawls well.
Lilley throws out a counter right but Perben avoids it with no problem.
Perben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lilley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lilley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lilley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lilley slaps away a takedown attempt from Perben, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lilley.
Lilley lands with a good body shot.
Lilley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perben moves away.
Lilley blocks a head kick by Perben.
Lilley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Perben with that takedown attempt.
Lilley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perben tries to clinch there but Lilley circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lilley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perben darts in looking for a takedown but Lilley gets double underhooks and turns Perben into the cage.
Pierre Perben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilley throws a head kick but Perben moves out of range.
Lilley looks to land a combination but Perben avoids it well.
Perben is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lilley's half guard.
Perben throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilley keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perben 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.
Perben wants to take a breather but Lilley is having none of it.
Perben is really struggling to control Lilley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perben working Lilley over with strikes.
Perben thows a huge punch but Lilley dodges it nicely.
Lilley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perben.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lilley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perben is pushing down on Lilley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lilley is fighting to maintain full guard but Perben has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lilley is looking for a sweep. Perben is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perben stalling away here and it's allowed Lilley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Lilley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Perben's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Lilley misses.
Perben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lilley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lilley misses with a low kick.
Lilley tries to sprawl but Perben drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perben is keen to just control but Lilley is a slippery customer.
Perben tries to pass to full mount but Lilley defends it.
Lilley is looking for a sweep. Perben is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben not doing much here.
Perben missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perben.
Perben is looking for a kimura but Lilley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perben to get the leverage.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lilley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lilley is keeping the position for now.
Perben throws a big right hand that misses.
Perben slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perben taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perben working the ground and pound.
Perben controlling from side mount.
Perben fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Perben moves into full mount!
Perben jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lilley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lilley and Perben has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilley parries the strikes from Perben easily there. Perben is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lilley to escape.
An elbow from Perben crashes against the mat.
Lilley prevents Perben from improving position.
Pierre Perben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perben is trying to ground and pound but Lilley uses the momentary lack of control by Perben to regain half guard.
Lilley is staying active underneath Perben, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perben throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Perben throwing shots but Lilley is blocking nicely.
Lilley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perben.
Lilley is staying active underneath Perben, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perben is keen to just control but Lilley is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lilley.
Perben missing with a left hand there. Lilley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lilley lands the left hand.
Lilley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perben blocks a head kick by Lilley.
Perben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lilley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lilley is fending him off so far but Perben persists. Nope, Lilley circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Perben dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Perben's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lilley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lilley 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.
Perben fails with the takedown.
Lilley defending well as Perben loads up on a big left hand.
Perben shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lilley pinned against the cage. Lilley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben shoots and misses
and Lilley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Perben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilley lands a jab.
Lilley throws a body shot but no joy.
Perben closes the distance and clinches up with Lilley, looking for a takedown. Perben pushes Lilley against the cage but Lilley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lilley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perben shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lilley sprawls well. Lilley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perben gets slowly back to his feet.
Lilley cracks Perben with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lilley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perben to stand back up!
Perben is rocked!
Lilley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perben takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lilley tries to clinch but Perben moves out of range.
Derek Lilley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perben takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Perben falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lilley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Lilley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiu Ling Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xiu Ling Win !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Xiu Ling Win has been cut.
Win is holding his hands too far apart here. Cambridge throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Win is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cambridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton Atkinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Winkle's leg. Winkle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson tries to escape but Winkle is in control.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Winkle controls from the top position.
Winkle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Winkle keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Winkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson is not content to let Winkle control the position.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Winkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Winkle trying to work for an americana but Atkinson has managed to regain full guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Winkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atkinson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Winkle is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Winkle trying to control the position.
Winkle trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winkle is proving hard to escape from.
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 John Winkle will probably get the nod.
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.
Atkinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winkle backs up against the cage.
Winkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winkle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atkinson lands the left hand.
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atkinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Winkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Atkinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson 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.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Winkle 's knee.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Atkinson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Winkle tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atkinson is absolutely delighted - when Winkle wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salvia Tatanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Skank (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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142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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28
138 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvia Tatanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Skank!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatanka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tatanka moves into the clinch.
Tatanka digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.
Tatanka stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Tatanka.
Tatanka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tatanka.
Tatanka misses with a straight left.
Skank misses with a hook
and Tatanka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skank thinking.
Tatanka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatanka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatanka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Skank moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatanka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skank's calf.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatanka. That's going to slow Skank down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatanka scores with a push kick.
Skank looks winded!
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatanka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatanka lands a front kick.
Tatanka lands a right hook to the body.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatanka thuds his shin into the meat of Skank's side.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatanka.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatanka throws a hook to the side of Skank's head but Skank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatanka lands with a slapping head kick.
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skank, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tatanka - the referee stops the clock and Skank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tatanka. Skank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatanka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tatanka cracks the inside of Skank's front leg.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tatanka.
Tatanka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Tatanka throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatanka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatanka clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Skank misses.
Tatanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatanka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatanka works over Skank's head and body with a nice combination.
Tatanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatanka thuds his right hand into Skank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skank walks into a jab.
Skank is rocked!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatanka finish him?
We've been informed that Skank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatanka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatanka with a nice cross.
Tatanka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatanka lands with an uppercut that bounces Skank off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatanka is just out of range.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Skank blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skank tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Skank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tatanka.
Tatanka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatanka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tatanka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatanka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skank momentarily.
Tatanka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tatanka lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle, before Tatanka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Skank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tatanka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Salvia Tatanka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightmare. 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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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sammalkorpi looking for a triangle here. Kvasir is fighting it but it looks tight! Sammalkorpi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kvasir is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Djin Kvasir stepped up to the mic, saying 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Suf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Kush is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Kush!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suf tries a head kick but it misses.
Kush throws a hook but Suf blocks it.
Suf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kush was well out of range. Poor timing from Suf.
Kush with the counter takedown but Suf avoids it easily.
Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suf throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suf throws a solid leg kick but Kush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suf.
Suf stuns Kush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suf looks to land a right hand but Kush moved out of range.
Suf moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Suf is just out of range.
Suf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
Kush thows a body kick. Suf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Kush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kush showed some decent athleticism there.
Kush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kush.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suf's head.
Kush lands with a punch from half guard.
Kush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suf defending well though.
Kush throwing shots but Suf is blocking nicely.
Kush working over Suf with some ground and pound. Suf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Suf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suf defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush working over Suf with some ground and pound. Suf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kush throwing shots but Suf is blocking nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Suf throws a jab but it's blocked by Kush.
Good work by Kush as he checks the leg kick.
Kush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush misses with the combination.
Kush avoids the head kick by Suf.
The crowd cheers as Kush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush digs a good body shot into Suf's ribs.
Suf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kush throws out the jab.
Suf misses with a leg kick.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Suf moved out of range nicely.
Suf misses the jab.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush 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.
Suf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kush. Kush obviously looking to wear him down.
Suf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.
Suf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush connects with a nice looking jab.
Suf misses with a double jab.
Kush throws out a counter right but Suf avoids it with no problem.
Suf misses with a hook. Kush ducked under it nicely.
Suf lands a head kick. Kush smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kush avoids the body shot from Suf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
Suf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kush to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Suf's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suf lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Suf is predictable there
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suf misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suf tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Kush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suf tries to move into range but Kush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bubba Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suf throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Suf.
Kush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suf.
Kush misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suf.
Kush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Kush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suf checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Suf misses the target.
Suf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suf manages to avoid it.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suf digs a good hook to Kush's body.
Suf thows a leg kick but Kush checks it
and Kush counters with a nice leg kick.
Suf lands a nice looking body shot.
Suf throws a solid leg kick but Kush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suf.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Suf moved out of range nicely.
Suf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bubba Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suf momentarily.
Kush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush scores with a hook.
Suf takes one on the button.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Kush. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Suf throws a counter high kick but Kush was just alert enough to avoid it.
Suf is looking to chop away at Kush's legs.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kush was well out of range. Poor timing from Suf.
Suf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush is looking to slow Suf down with leg kicks.
Suf wants to slow Kush down by chopping away at his legs.
Kush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Suf's head.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Suf slips the punch.
Suf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kush jabs Suf right on the nose. Suf blinks but takes it well.
Kush clobbers Suf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kush slips a straight right by Suf.
Kush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kush listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kush darts in looking for a takedown but Suf gets double underhooks and turns Kush into the cage.
Bob Suf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kush.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suf.
Suf moves into range and clinches up with Kush.
Kush gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kush.
Suf keeping control of the position.
Kush thows a huge punch but Suf dodges it nicely.
Suf tries to roll over but Kush keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush not doing much here.
Suf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kush throwing shots but Suf is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Kush.
Suf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Kush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suf trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands a head shot.
Kush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suf under the eye.
Suf works Kush's body with a nice hook.
Kush throws a wild body kick that Suf sees coming a mile off.
Suf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Suf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suf lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kush takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kush shoots in looking for a takedown but Suf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kush manages to circle out of the way.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suf to the mat! Suf manages to get full guard.
Kush throwing strikes but missing.
Kush throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Suf misses with a body shot
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Kush. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Suf is looking to counter punch.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Suf's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suf.
Suf lands a right hook to the body.
Suf digs a good body shot into Kush's ribs.
Kush looks for a takedown but Suf sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suf throws a leg kick but Kush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kush takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suf lands a jab to Kush's midsection.
Kush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Suf.
Kush throws a poor cross that misses
and Suf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush cracks Suf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suf looks to land a left hand but Kush moved out of range nicely.
Suf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suf tries a low kick but Kush avoids it.
Suf throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kush throws a strike aimed at the side of Suf's head but Suf avoids it well.
Suf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush is working Suf over with some ground and pound from side control.
Suf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kush working the body and head with strikes.
Kush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kush postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
My spies in Savage Empire inform me that Kush has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kush lands a few punches from side control.
Suf is being controlled here.
Kush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kush misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kush scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Suf struggling a bit here.
Kush landing strikes.
Kush staying calm.
Kush throwing strikes but Suf manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kush regains half guard.
Suf is pressing down on Kush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kush is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kush is trying to get back to full guard.
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kush has his hands clasped together around Suf's back. He's all about the action.
Suf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bubba Kush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suf.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Kush.
I've got Kush winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Kush!
A very excited looking Bubba Kush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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