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StrikeForce Union #62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Suf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Suf 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smiff drives through with a takedown into Suf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smiff is standing up over Suf. Suf looks to escape but Smiff dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Smiff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suf defending against the ground and pound.
Suf regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smiff's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Suf wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Suf won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf is refusing to be controlled, as Smiff sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smiff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura but Suf is defending well.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Suf is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suf is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Suf dodges the ground and pound from Smiff.
Smiff lands a few punches from side control.
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Suf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
Suf preventing the sweep.
Suf 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.
Suf stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suf content to stall in guard here.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suf stays in close to Smiff's body and controls the position.
Smiff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Suf is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suf is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Suf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Suf counters with a left and a right that stings Smiff.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smiff tries to score with a low kick but Suf moves his leg out of the way.
Suf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Suf counters with a body kick that stops Smiff in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Suf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suf throws a leg kick which misses Smiff's front leg but catches the back leg as Smiff tries to avoid it.
Suf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Smiff. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Smiff throws a leg kick
letting Suf counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Suf as Smiff shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suf.
Smiff throws the kick towards the body but Suf avoids it.
Suf lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Suf misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smiff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smiff looks to land a combination but Suf avoids it well.
Suf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smiff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smiff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suf lands a leg kick that knocks Smiff off balance momentarily.
Suf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smiff is rocked!
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suf. Smiff shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suf lands a jab to the head.
Suf misses with a body shot.
Smiff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smiff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suf swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Smiff misses
and Suf counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Smiff badly! He tries to strike back but Suf puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Smiff out cold! Oh man, Smiff will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Suf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Squarepants tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclean swivels and escapes.
Mclean goes for a double leg but Squarepants avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Squarepants continues to drive forward.
As Mclean looks to move away, Squarepants throws a big counter combo but Mclean just gets out of the way.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Squarepants fails to land the takedown.
Mclean wants to counter with a clinch but Squarepants pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squidward Squarepants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclean misses with a takedown attempt - Squarepants sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squarepants is looking for a counter combo.
Squarepants moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Squarepants thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mclean leaves Squarepants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Mclean responds with a good body kick, but Squarepants manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean has his takedown stuffed
and Squarepants counters with a one-two to the body.
Squarepants instigates a clinch.
Squarepants has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mclean clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mclean manages to stand up with Squarepants still on his back. Eventually Squarepants drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squarepants scores with a one two! Mclean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Squarepants throws a head kick that half lands.
Squarepants tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mclean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Squarepants somewhat.
Squarepants moves into range and clinches up with Mclean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mclean wants to take the fight to the mat but Squarepants manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Squarepants has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mclean clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mclean tries to escape but Squarepants has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Squarepants is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mclean has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mclean defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants lands a shot to the body.
Mclean is in bad spot here.
Squarepants throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Squarepants looking for the choke from the back.
Squarepants misses with an elbow to the head.
Squarepants working for a choke but Mclean is defending well.
Squarepants controlling the position well here. Mclean rolled but Squarepants kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants keeps control of the position as Mclean tries to break free.
Mclean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Squarepants keeps control of the position as Mclean tries to break free.
Mclean is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Squarepants tries to clinch but Mclean moves out of range.
Mclean tries for a takedown but Squarepants circles away easily
and Squarepants counters with a nice uppercut.
Squidward Squarepants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squarepants tries to clinch up
and Mclean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Squarepants moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Squarepants pulls Mclean in close to his closed guard and prevents Mclean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mclean works over Squarepants with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean scoring with some ground and pound.
Mclean preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean trying to control but Squarepants is working from the bottom.
Squarepants pulls Mclean in close to his closed guard and prevents Mclean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Squarepants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mclean working some strikes from top position.
Squarepants had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mclean defends it easily.
Squarepants preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mclean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Squarepants has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mclean has managed to get both his arms back between Squarepants's legs - danger averted.
Mclean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mclean landing with the ground and pound.
Squarepants keeping moving, preventing Mclean from controlling successfully.
Mclean prevents Squarepants from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mclean working the ground and pound from side control.
Squarepants is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mclean throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Squarepants to regain full guard.
Squarepants is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mclean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mclean trying to control the position from guard on top but Squarepants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants trying to keep a closed guard but Mclean is proving a slippery customer.
Mclean lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mclean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Squarepants swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Squarepants pushes Mclean off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but Mclean shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squarepants has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Mclean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Squarepants lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Squarepants is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?
Mclean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Squarepants lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mclean will feel that in the morning.
Squidward Squarepants is winning the standup battle so far.
Squarepants scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Mclean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mclean looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squidward Squarepants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclean gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Squarepants counters with a nice leg kick.
Squarepants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mclean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Squarepants is looking to stand up but Mclean isn't so interested in that idea.
Squarepants uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mclean is trying to defend but Squarepants finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mclean kicks Squarepants off and gets back to his feet.
Mclean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squarepants counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squarepants scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Squarepants lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Squarepants leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Squarepants.
Stalling in the clinch from Squarepants.
Squarepants wants a takedown but no success here.
Mclean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Squarepants fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mclean closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Squarepants gets back to full guard.
Squarepants wants to get back to his feet but Mclean is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Squarepants working for a triangle but Mclean defends it easily.
Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Squarepants.
Mclean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mclean passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Squarepants trying to control here.
Mclean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mclean is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Squarepants manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Squarepants wants to sweep here but Mclean controlling him for the moment.
Squarepants trying to keep a closed guard but Mclean is proving a slippery customer.
Mclean trying to control but Squarepants is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squidward Squarepants showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Squarepants 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron Kenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron Kenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenda slips a jab from Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a body shot.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenda feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for Kenda on that attempt.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Kenda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kenda.
It looks like Gordon Ramsey has been cut.
Kenda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramsey's half guard.
Kenda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Kenda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramsey wants to stand back up but Kenda manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kenda 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.
Kenda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramsey, who protects the arm well.
Kenda trying to control the action but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
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.
Kenda works to advance to full mount. Ramsey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ramsey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kenda wants to finish this one by submission but Ramsey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kenda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramsey is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenda lands a big shot there that rocks Ramsey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramsey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kenda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramsey is looking to escape.
Kenda won't let Ramsey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kenda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ramsey tries to buck Kenda off but Kenda takes his back!
Kenda lands strikes to the head.
Ramsey fending off the submission attempt from Kenda.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but Kenda has full control of the position and if anything, Ramsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Kenda scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ramsey is looking for a way out.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but Kenda has full control of the position and if anything, Ramsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is taking a good look at Ramsey as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kenda!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron Kenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenda or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramsey, which made it look bad.
Ramsey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenda.
Kenda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenda moves out of range as Ramsey strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ramsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenda shoots for a takedown but Ramsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Kenda backs off Ramsey throws a huge counter combo but Kenda manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey misses with a few strikes there.
Kenda ducks right into an uppercut from Ramsey.
Kenda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramsey has time to react.
A head kick misses from Kenda.
Kenda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenda showed some decent athleticism there.
Kenda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramsey is trying to stand back up but Kenda is controlling him
Kenda lands with a punch from half guard.
Kenda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenda breaks from Ramsey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kenda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramsey hang on?
Kenda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramsey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenda looking to control but Ramsey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsey has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kenda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramsey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kenda wants to control but Ramsey is keeping busy.
Ramsey is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramsey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramsey for a finish.
Kenda looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron Kenda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramsey lands a slapping body shot.
Ramsey scores with a jab.
Ramsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramsey throws the left hand but Kenda avoids the punch easily.
Kenda darts in trying to clinch
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Kenda with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Gordon Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramsey as he jumps to the side.
Ramsey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey leaves Kenda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenda moves into the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to break free.
Ramsey gets underhooks to prevent Kenda's takedown attempt.
Kenda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsey's efforts to push away.
Kenda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramsey avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey tries to break free but Kenda pushes him back against the cage.
Kenda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Kenda has him pressed against the cage.
Kenda jumps guard and drags Ramsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsey wants to get up but he can't break Kenda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenda wants to stand up but Ramsey is controlling him.
Ramsey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenda looking to control.
Ramsey is looking to stand up but Kenda won't let him.
Ramsey won't allow Kenda to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kenda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramsey backs up against the cage.
Gordon Ramsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is looking to escape.
Kenda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramsey is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenda 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron Kenda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Garrett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Kannemeyer's chin.
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32
165 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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161 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kannemeyer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannemeyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kannemeyer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garrett looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannemeyer moves into full mount! Garrett won't be happy about that!
Kannemeyer cracks Garrett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett can't escape the position.
Kannemeyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kannemeyer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garrett scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kannemeyer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kannemeyer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basurto comes to the cage accompanied by Tapout - Birdman. Akheem Flynn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Flynn has mounted him!
Flynn wants to finish this one by submission but Basurto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flynn.
Flynn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Basurto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Basurto working to try and regain half guard.
Flynn is trying to control here but Basurto has managed to regain half guard.
Basurto is trying to control but can't.
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Basurto defends the submission attempt.
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Flynn seems content to control.
Basurto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flynn slows the pace down in half guard.
Flynn trying to control the action but Basurto is working from the bottom.
Flynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn uses his free foot to push down on Basurto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Basurto.
Flynn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basurto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Basurto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn working away.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
Basurto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Basurto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akheem Flynn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nightmare. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Kvasir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kvasir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson tries to work over Kvasir's front leg with a kick but Kvasir checks it.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kvasir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kvasir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvasir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kvasir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kvasir has Atkinson in his guard.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Kvasir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kvasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvasir on the ground.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is keeping the position.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson stands up over Kvasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvasir working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson is working Kvasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom.
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvasir has an active guard here but Atkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Kvasir won't allow it.
Atkinson winds up and cracks Kvasir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Kvasir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson 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.
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's hands but Atkinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands strikes from half guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Kvasir is having none of it.
Kvasir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back!
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kvasir tightening his grip on Atkinson, looking for the choke.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Atkinson right now.
Kvasir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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 Clayton Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atkinson. Kvasir shrugs it off though.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kvasir misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvasir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Kvasir getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura here.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
Kvasir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson pushes Kvasir off looking to stand but Kvasir dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvasir is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kvasir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kvasir tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is controlling Kvasir's trapped leg to prevent Kvasir from advancing to side control.
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.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Djin Kvasir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kvasir gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atkinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvasir is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Atkinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kvasir is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kvasir cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Djin Kvasir!
Djin Kvasir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naranbaatar comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig. Tarkhan Naranbaatar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
176 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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22
172 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
Lainey ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lainey at a distance.
Lainey looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Lainey misses with a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lainey.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lainey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Lainey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranbaatar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
Lainey working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Naranbaatar.
Lainey is trying to break the clinch but Naranbaatar has him pressed against the cage.
Naranbaatar 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.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lainey looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Lainey looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lainey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lainey throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Lainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lainey.
Lainey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Lainey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lainey throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lainey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lainey missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar feinted with a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar scores with a leg kick.
Lainey throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lainey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lainey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lainey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lainey thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Lainey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lainey.
Lainey misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lainey.
Lainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lainey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Lainey misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Lainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lainey throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lainey looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Lainey swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Naranbaatar prevents Lainey from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar taking a breather here.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naranbaatar is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Naranbaatar has hold of Lainey's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lainey tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Naranbaatar cranks the arm and Lainey screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lainey, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mc Steel counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Mc Steel misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Mc Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mc Steel throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Mc Steel only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Mc Steel.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Mc Steel saw that one coming.
Mc Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mc Steel lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
It looks like Uriah Barnes has been cut.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Mc Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Mc Steel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mc Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mc Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mc Steel under the eye.
Mc Steel tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mc Steel misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mc Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes jabs Mc Steel right on the nose. Mc Steel blinks but takes it well.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Mc Steel settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Mc Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Mc Steel misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Mc Steel avoids nicely.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mc Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mc Steel counter with a right hand.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mc Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mc Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Mc Steel.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes misses with a hook
and Mc Steel counters with a thumping low kick.
Mc Steel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Barnes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Mc Steel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Gwent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen America Fuck Yeah as his entrance music. Armando Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Gwent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but Gwent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gwent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gwent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gwent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armando Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Gwent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
George Gwent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gwent counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Gwent to acknowledge the strikes.
Gwent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gwent is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gwent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gwent trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gwent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gwent should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Gwent should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armando Gracie!
Armando Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, George Gwent stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost to the better man tonight but I will come back stronger than ever. Watch this space!'.
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