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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chlapik's entrance music is PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . A fine choice. Bobby Tupper 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper tries to score with a low kick but Chlapik moves his leg out of the way.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupper.
Chlapik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tupper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper throws a nice looking combination but Chlapik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper to the mat! Tupper manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik won't allow Tupper to get back to his feet.
Chlapik is stalling in the full guard.
Chlapik looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chlapik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper is keeping the position for now.
Tupper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tupper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chlapik lands a jab to the head.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik swinging wildly here.
Chlapik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
It looked like Chlapik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chlapik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper defends well and Chlapik ends up having to push Tupper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper wants to clinch but Chlapik slips to the side
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupper tries to clinch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Tupper avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper. Those never looked like landing.
Chlapik blocks a head kick by Tupper.
Chlapik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chlapik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Chlapik circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik pushes Tupper away with a front kick.
Chlapik darts in looking for a takedown but Tupper gets double underhooks and turns Chlapik into the cage.
Tupper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chlapik counters with a left and a right that stings Tupper.
Tupper lands a jab-cross combination.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Chlapik throws a series of strikes that have Tupper backpedaling.
Chlapik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chlapik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chlapik moves into the clinch successfully.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik lands with an overhand left.
Tupper is rocked!
Chlapik throws a monster overhand right that drops Tupper! Chlapik follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Chlapik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jakub Chlapik thanked Blue Moon for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voodoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Highpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Voodoo Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Highpants!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daddy checks a leg kick.
Highpants moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daddy walks into a stiff left hand from Highpants.
It looks like Voodoo Daddy has been cut.
Daddy cracks Highpants with a good jab.
It looks like Harry Highpants has been cut.
Highpants 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.
Daddy thuds his right hand into Highpants's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Highpants is rocked!
Highpants uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daddy.
Highpants is still on wobbly legs! Can Daddy finish him?
Highpants scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highpants seems to have recovered his senses.
Highpants gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daddy.
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!
Daddy moves out of range as Highpants strikes.
Highpants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highpants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daddy misses with a body shot
and Highpants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highpants swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
Daddy cracks Highpants with a right hand to the side of the head.
Highpants throws a lazy uppercut
and Daddy counters with a nice body shot.
Daddy avoids the body shot from Highpants.
Highpants swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Highpants rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highpants switches off momentarily and Daddy cracks him with a monster right hand! Highpants topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Daddy dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voodoo Daddy!
In his post fight interview, Voodoo Daddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryback has chosen Superstition - Stevie Wonder as his entrance music. Tane Huia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tane Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryback takes a shot to the head.
Ryback tries to pull guard but Huia holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryback drops back down to his feet.
Ryback has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryback wants a takedown.
Tane Huia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Ryback.
Huia working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huia being controlled against the cage.
Ryback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Ryback.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huia as Ryback tries to tie him up.
Ryback swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryback backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huia digs a right hand underneath Ryback's ribcage. Ryback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryback misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huia.
Huia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryback looking for a takedown.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia lands a shot to the body.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryback misses with the head strike.
Ryback swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia lands a body shot.
Ryback blocks an uppercut.
Huia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryback has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Huia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryback can turn it around.
Ryback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryback taking a breather.
Huia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryback backwards.
Huia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huia misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huia.
Nice body punch from Huia.
Ryback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryback is looking for a takedown.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryback is working for takedown but Huia is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huia as Ryback tries to tie him up.
Ryback has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia digs a right hand underneath Ryback's ribcage. Ryback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Huia lands with a left to the head.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryback controls his hands.
Ryback is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryback is rocked!
Huia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryback backwards.
Ryback is still on wobbly legs! Can Huia finish him?
Huia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ryback! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Huia is unloading with more strikes now! Ryback drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tane Huia!
Tane Huia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Casey Ryback had this to say: 'Another cold day in Hell. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Westbrook told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook takes one to the chin there.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range.
Westbrook steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rigano.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano tries to work over Westbrook's front leg with a kick but Westbrook checks it.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Rigano.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Westbrook moved out of range nicely.
Westbrook instigates a clinch.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment.
Rigano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano lands with a short shot to the head.
Rigano lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a knee strike.
Rigano trying to land knees to the body.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westbrook fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Westbrook instigates a clinch.
Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Rigano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rigano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rigano throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano lands a left hand.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow.
Rigano misses with some punches.
Rigano tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Rigano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Rigano.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses.
Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks with his arms.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rigano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Westbrook on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rigano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment.
Rigano landing knees to the body.
Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rigano avoiding damage.
Rigano blocks the elbow strike.
Rigano misses with a body punch.
Rigano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike.
Rigano throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rigano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rigano's brow.
Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Cliff Rigano 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.
Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westbrook just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRigano.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Rigano takes a swing at Westbrook's ribcage but misses.
Rigano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rigano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westbrook has time to react.
Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook blocks a jab.
Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rigano.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rigano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow.
Rigano lands a good knee to the midsection. Westbrook won't want to take too many of those.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is stalling here.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the forehead.
Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rigano or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rigano gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano stalling against the cage.
Rigano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano lands a nice knee to the body.
Rigano lands an elbow inside that Westbrook shrugs off.
Westbrook cracks Rigano with a nice body shot.
Westbrook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Rigano takes an elbow to the temple.
Rigano lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rigano throws an elbow but misses.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Westbrook.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rigano.
Rigano lands an elbow that stopped Westbrook in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike.
Rigano is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rigano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Westbrook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Westbrook wants to counter with a clinch but Rigano pushes him away.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook clinches up against the cage.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano tightens his grip and picks Westbrook up, before dumping him to the ground. Westbrook manages to land in guard.
Rigano trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Westbrook is looking to stand back up but Rigano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Westbrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westbrook keeps working.
Westbrook tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rigano manages to move to mount!
Westbrook has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Rigano lands a shot to the head.
Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rigano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying to get back to his feet but Rigano has full control of the position and if anything, Westbrook has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rigano working for a choke but Westbrook is defending well.
Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Westbrook reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Rigano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano wants to improve his position but instead Westbrook has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rigano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with Scarecrow blaring out of the sound system. 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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158 lbs
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
Dall breaks the clinch.
Brandao cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Brandao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Brandao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brandao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall is working to tighten his grip on Brandao's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brandao has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dall is really squeezing tight and eventually Brandao passes out! Dall breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryzen Dall!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryzen Dall made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simengwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Simengwa misses.
Freeman throws a body punch but Simengwa moves out of range.
Simengwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simengwa pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Simengwa.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman prevents a body shot from Simengwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa jumps guard.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Simengwa keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Simengwa has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simengwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Freeman rolls with it to try and escape but Simengwa cranks on the arm and Freeman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Technique comes to the cage accompanied by Eye in the sky . 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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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Redfield!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield avoids the body shot from Technique.
Redfield throws out a counter right but Technique avoids it with no problem.
Technique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Technique throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Redfield misses.
Redfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Technique throws a series of punches but Redfield moves out of range.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Technique swats away the attempt to clinch by Redfield.
Redfield throws a big shot that misses.
Technique seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Redfield misses.
Technique looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Technique has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redfield.
Technique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Technique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Technique has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Technique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Technique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Technique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Technique lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Redfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Technique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Technique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Technique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Technique throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Technique controls the action.
Technique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redfield's face.
It looks like Peter Redfield has been cut.
Technique landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Technique.
Technique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redfield lands with a left to the head.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfield.
Redfield managing to block the knees to the body from Technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Redfield.
A short left from Redfield.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Redfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Technique landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
Redfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Technique throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Technique with a knee to the head.
Redfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Technique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Technique.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Technique controls the action.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Redfield as the two fighters clinch.
Technique missing with knees to the body.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike from Technique.
Technique is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
Technique misses with an elbow over the top.
Technique misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Technique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Technique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Technique.
Technique lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Technique throws an elbow but misses.
Technique comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Technique.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Technique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redfield tries a body shot but Technique blocks it.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield pushes Technique back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Technique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Technique misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Technique with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Technique throws an elbow but misses.
Technique pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Technique just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redfield's brow.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Redfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Technique moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Immortal Technique is winning the standup battle so far.
Technique misses with a hook. Redfield ducked under it nicely.
Technique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redfield moves away from the strike by Technique.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redfield! But no joy.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Technique finds it's way through Redfield's defenses.
Technique misses with a few strikes there.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.
Technique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfield connects with a body shot.
Redfield is looking to chop away at Technique's legs.
Technique throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redfield on the side of the head.
Redfield wants to clinch up but Technique keeps it at a distance.
Technique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Technique is avoiding it.
A combination from Technique does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield tries to clinch but Technique moves out of range.
Technique misses with a double jab.
Redfield throws out a counter right but Technique avoids it with no problem.
Redfield scores with a leg kick.
Redfield misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfield needs to keep his hands up - Technique had a free shot at his head there.
Redfield lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Technique.
Technique misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redfield tries to clinch up but Technique circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Technique was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Technique throws a right and a left that Redfield avoids nicely.
Technique is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redfield cracks Technique with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Technique throws a right hand that Redfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Redfield also avoids with ease.
Redfield clinches up with Technique and pushes him back against the cage.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Technique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Technique comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Technique utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Technique.
Redfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Technique.
Technique throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Technique lands an elbow inside.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redfield lands a right hand.
Technique misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Technique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
Technique lands an elbow inside that Redfield shrugs off.
Technique prevents a body shot from Redfield.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike from Technique.
Redfield gets through Technique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Technique just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redfield's brow.
Technique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield dodges an elbow strike from Technique.
Redfield managing to block the knees to the body from Technique.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pushes Technique back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Technique.
Technique tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Redfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Technique.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.
A hook to the body from Redfield.
Redfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Redfield managing to block the knees to the body from Technique.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redfield managing to block the knees to the body from Technique.
Technique is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
Technique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Technique misses with an elbow over the top.
Technique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peter Redfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Technique.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike.
Redfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
Technique prevents a body shot from Redfield.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield lands an uppercut.
Technique misses with an elbow over the top.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Technique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Technique throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Technique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Technique misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Technique lands an elbow that stopped Redfield in his tracks for a moment.
Redfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redfield works on Technique's body with a couple of short punches.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Redfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Technique doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Technique throws a head kick that misses.
Redfield moves in looking to clinch but Technique pushes him off.
Technique misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redfield throws out a loose jab but Technique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Technique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Technique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Technique throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Technique takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Technique throws a leg kick that misses.
Redfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Technique's calf.
Redfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Technique throws a head kick that misses.
Redfield gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Redfield working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Technique.
Technique misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Technique tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Technique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Technique throws an elbow that misses.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Technique tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Technique crunches a lovely knee into Redfield's ribcage.
Redfield lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Technique.
Technique takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Technique throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Redfield blocks an elbow strike from Technique.
Redfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Technique misses with an elbow over the top.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Technique throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Technique throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Technique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Technique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield works on Technique's body with a couple of short punches.
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
Technique lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Technique lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Technique.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Technique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield avoids the elbow strike from Technique, against the cage.
Technique trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redfield managing to block the knees to the body from Technique.
Technique throws an elbow that misses.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Technique.
Redfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redfield gets through Technique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Technique pushes off an throws an elbow but Redfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Technique takes a shot to the head.
Technique throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Redfield.
Redfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield dodges an elbow strike from Technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Redfield.
Redfield works on Technique's body with a couple of short punches.
Technique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
Redfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Technique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redfield lands an uppercut.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Technique throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfield lands a shot to the body.
Technique misses with a knee to the head.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Technique backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redfield gets through Technique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Technique tries to land a knee to the head but Redfield blocks with his arms.
Redfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield lands with a light punch inside.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Immortal Technique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redfield 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Redfield!
Peter Redfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wowie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dont bogart that joint. Ton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snap - Rythm is a Dancing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton goes for a double leg but Wowie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wowie continues to drive forward.
Ton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ton avoids the head kick by Wowie.
It seemed like Ton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wowie as he jumps to the side.
Ton throws an overhand right that lands on Wowie's shoulder, as Wowie tries to avoid the shot.
Ton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ton.
Ton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ton avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ton! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Wowie has knocked Ton down with a huge combo! Wowie steps away and waves a wobbly Ton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Lip Ton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Ton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ton misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ton throwing shots but Wowie is blocking nicely.
Wowie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wowie.
Ton throwing strikes but missing.
Ton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wowie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ton pushing down on Wowie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ton is trying to control. Wowie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ton throws a strike but Wowie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ton distracts Wowie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ton trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
Wowie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jacks Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wowie trying to keep a closed guard but Ton is proving a slippery customer.
Ton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wowie's head.
Ton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ton actively working from the bottom here.
Wowie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wowie throws the kick towards the body but Ton avoids it.
Wowie slips a straight right by Ton.
Ton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wowie.
Ton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wowie misses with a combination
and Ton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wowie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wowie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wowie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ton.
Nice defenses there by Ton.
Wowie stuffs the takedown attempt from Ton. Ton gets slowly back to his feet.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lip Ton.
Ton avoids the body shot from Wowie.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ton feints the counter takedown.
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wowie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ton is pressing down on Wowie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wowie is holding on for now.
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 Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lip Ton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Ton moves out of range easily.
Ton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wowie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ton counters with a shoot takedown. Wowie fights it but they end up in guard.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Wowie pulls Ton in to control the position.
Wowie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wowie keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
Ton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie trying to control the position.
Ton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wowie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Ton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Ton stands up over Wowie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Ton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wowie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wowie has escaped and now he's on top!
Ton is looking for a triangle but Wowie pushes his legs off easily.
Wowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie stands up and waves to Ton to follow him.
Wowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie throws a body kick that misses
and Ton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wowie needs to keep his hands up - Ton had a free shot at his head there.
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Ton moves out of range easily.
Ton missing with a left hand there. Wowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Wowie catches Ton right on the button with a cross.
Ton avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ton lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie throws a right and a left that Ton avoids nicely.
Wowie slips under a jab.
Wowie moves out of range as Ton strikes.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie cracks the inside of Ton's front leg.
Ton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wowie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wowie slips a jab from Ton.
Wowie misses with a looping right.
Ton ducks under a wild hook from Wowie.
Ton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ton misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie lands with an uppercut that bounces Ton off the cage and back into range.
Ton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wowie. Wowie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ton misses with a takedown attempt - Wowie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maui Wowie is winning the standup battle so far.
Ton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wowie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wowie throws a hook but Ton avoids it easily.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ton cracks Wowie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wowie misses with a few strikes there.
Ton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wowie.
Ton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wowie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lip Ton's cut.
That's time! Wowie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wowie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wowie scrambles back to his feet.
Wowie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wowie throws a nice looking combination but Ton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ton throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie connects with the punch.
Wowie blocks a jab.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wowie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ton gets a double leg takedown into Wowie's guard.
Wowie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Ton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ton lands with a shot to the body.
Wowie slips a jab from Ton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton avoids the head kick by Wowie.
Ton misses with a hook.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ton throws a big shot that misses.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Ton moves out of range easily.
Wowie stuffs the takedown attempt from Ton. Ton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wowie swivels and escapes.
A big left from Ton misses.
Ton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wowie throws a leg kick but Ton moved away.
Wowie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ton scores with the left hand. Wowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wowie throws a right hand that Ton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ton also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton avoids the head kick by Wowie.
It seemed like Ton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wowie misses the shot to the body.
Wowie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ton 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ton trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lip Ton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton throwing strikes from guard but Wowie blocks nicely.
Ton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wowie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ton wants to pass the guard but Wowie is keeping the position.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wowie looking for a sweep. Not yet Wowie, not yet.
Ton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wowie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ton shoots in looking for a takedown. Wowie tries to sprawl out of it but Ton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lip Ton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ton throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie lands with a shot to the body.
Wowie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie misses the shot to the body.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wowie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Wowie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wowie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Wowie!
An out of breath Maui Wowie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lip Ton had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent. He was the better man tonight and I have to give credit, where credits due. I will go back to training and will come back stronger than ever. Thanks for the promotion for the opportunity and the fans for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die. Patton has chosen Oathbreaker - Where I Live as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
188 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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Patton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patton, as that shot connected.
Vieira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Patton avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Patton cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patton slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafael Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton cracks Vieira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patton 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.
Patton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vieira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Patton blocks with his arms.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patton is defending well for now.
Vieira looking to throw knees to the head but Patton is blocking nicely.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patton blocks it with crossed arms.
Vieira wants to take the fight to the mat but Patton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton working Vieira over with knees to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Patton.
Patton presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira being controlled against the cage.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Patton manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira wants to clinch but Patton slips to the side
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira swinging wildly here.
Vieira throws a lazy head kick
and Patton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira throws a lazy body kick
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Patton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton staying out of range there.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patton defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Patton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Patton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patton drops his shoulder and cracks Vieira with a huge uppercut! Vieira goes down! Can Patton finish him?
Patton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is continuing to stall.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Patton landing with the ground and pound.
Patton tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira is trying to keep Patton in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Patton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Patton throws a body kick that misses.
Vieira misses with a kick to the body.
Patton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieira.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Patton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Patton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body. Patton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vieira's head.
Jack Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Patton lands a jab to the head.
Patton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Patton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Vieira swinging wildly here.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Patton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch
and Patton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vieira's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a nice uppercut.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patton lands the left hand.
Patton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vieira feints a jab promting Patton to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Patton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Patton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patton! But no joy.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patton digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira checks the leg kick.
Vieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Patton should have avoided that one.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
Patton lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patton tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patton to the ground. Patton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patton as he jumps to the side.
Vieira misses with a double jab
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Vieira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patton lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Vieira there.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Patton lands with a hook. Vieira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Patton.
Vieira throws a combination that misses
and Patton counters with a crisp right that sends Vieira to the canvas! Patton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Patton!
Our winner, Jack Patton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achab Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched . Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Achab Denis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Handle's chin.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Achab Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Handle misses with a straight right.
Denis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
Denis cracks Handle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Handle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denis throws a counter high kick but Handle was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handle misses with a right hand
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Handle misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Denis.
We've been informed that Handle 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.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Handle misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Denis as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denis counters with a huge left! Handle is in big trouble! He's backing up but Denis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Handle from any more damage. A dominating finish by Denis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achab Denis!
A very excited looking Achab Denis 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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