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S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chaitle (ranked 7417 p4p, 292 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 4457 p4p, 234 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Chaitle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chaitle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaitle throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree takes a swing at Chaitle's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Chaitle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaitle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
Chaitle avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree swings for the body but Chaitle moves out of range.
Chaitle misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Chaitle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaitle scores with a jab.
Chaitle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortythree swivels and escapes.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Chaitle moves out of range.
Chaitle walks into a straight right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaitle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaitle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Chaitle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Chaitle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaitle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with a body shot.
Chaitle loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Chaitle saw that one coming.
Chaitle throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaitle.
Chaitle is looking to counter punch.
Chaitle throws a big shot that misses.
Chaitle misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Chaitle moves away and avoids it.
Chaitle swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaitle.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Chaitle ducks down to avoid it.
Chaitle throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chaitle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chaitle.
Chaitle throws a looping overhand right but Fortythree ducks down to avoid it.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Chaitle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Chaitle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Chaitle slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaitle.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaitle backwards.
A hook to the body from Fortythree.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortythree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands a nice uppercut.
Chaitle is rocked!
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Oh Chaitle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Chaitle is trying to pull guard but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage.
Fortythree scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortythree.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortythree lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaitle is breathing heavily.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Chaitle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortythree smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chaitle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree lands the left hand.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Fortythree.
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaitle throws out the jab.
Chaitle looks to land a right hand but Fortythree moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Chaitle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaitle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaitle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Chaitle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaitle seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaitle moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Chaitle is looking to counter the offense by Fortythree and move into the clinch.
Chaitle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Fortythree with a jab.
Fortythree jabs at Chaitle's body.
Chaitle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fortythree feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chaitle sprawling to the canvas! Chaitle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fortythree finish him?!
A jab from Fortythree misses.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree cracks Chaitle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fortythree has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chaitle to stand back up!
A swing and a miss from Chaitle.
Chaitle gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fortythree gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 5976 p4p, 273 weight class) and Pete Peterson (ranked 4530 p4p, 238 weight class). Marais comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Come Out And Play. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marais goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson cracks Marais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Marais is out of range.
Marais uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Marais with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Marais slips a jab from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Marais is rocked!
Peterson lands a left hand.
Oh Marais is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Marais seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Marais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is leaning against Marais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Marais is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson pushes Marais back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marais is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Marais's head.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marais is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson presses Marais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pushes Marais against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Marais goes down! Marais tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Peterson!
In defeat, Brian Marais stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brock Steve (ranked 4518 p4p, 237 weight class) and Nance Gibbord (ranked 4189 p4p, 219 weight class). Nance Gibbord will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nance Gibbord!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibbord misses with a body shot.
Gibbord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gibbord is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Gibbord.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gibbord. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibbord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibbord as he connects with a hook.
Gibbord works Steve's body with a nice hook.
We've been informed that Gibbord 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.
Gibbord throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve looks to clinch
and Gibbord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Gibbord had a free shot at his head there.
Steve moves away from the strike by Gibbord.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Gibbord breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbord moves away.
Gibbord throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Gibbord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Gibbord breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
Gibbord lands a jab.
Gibbord misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws a right and a left that Gibbord avoids nicely.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibbord but Gibbord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbord.
Gibbord is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Gibbord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gibbord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbord misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
Gibbord misses with a wild body shot.
Gibbord swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve moves away from the strike by Gibbord.
No joy there for Gibbord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and Gibbord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve gets the takedown into side control.
Steve prevents Gibbord from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbord is trying to escape the position but Steve is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord is trying to get back to half guard.
Steve has control of an arm but Gibbord manages to advance to Steve's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbord throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Steve trying to control but not successfully.
Gibbord looking to hold on to the position here but Steve rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gibbord sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibbord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steve has his hands on Gibbord's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nance Gibbord dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gibbord keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve avoids the body shot from Gibbord.
Gibbord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Gibbord wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.
Gibbord manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbord on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbord's guard now, I'm sure.
Gibbord wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steve manages to pass to side control.
Steve stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gibbord to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbord manages to avoid it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbord avoids it really well and circles away.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbord takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Gibbord lands a nice looking body shot.
Gibbord gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gibbord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Gibbord has an active guard here but Steve has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gibbord trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steve manages to pass to mount!
Steve is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gibbord can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gibbord working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steve pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gibbord is rocked!
Steve controlling his opponent.
Gibbord is still in real trouble! Can Steve finish him?
Gibbord keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve controlling the pace for now.
Steve connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steve looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gibbord covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Steve!
Brock Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 3146 p4p, 330 weight class) and Cj McGregor (ranked 4634 p4p, 450 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai closes the distance and clinches.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
I was talking to Thai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Thai.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cj McGregor has been cut.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai working McGregor over with knees to the body.
McGregor tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thai.
McGregor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai with a knee to the head.
McGregor tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
That has opened up Cj McGregor's cut even more.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai working McGregor over with knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break free but Thai has control.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whack! Thai lands a heavy head kick that drops McGregor. The ref tackles Thai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McGregor was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Long Thai!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 3822 p4p, 203 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 2853 p4p, 154 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marilson Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Osterberg avoids the head kick by Coutinho.
Osterberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osterberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osterberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coutinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Coutinho coming out on top.
Coutinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osterberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Osterberg scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho throws a good cross that connects.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho lands a nice shot that snaps Osterberg's head back.
Coutinho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterberg's hands.
Osterberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Osterberg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho gets back to half guard.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Coutinho is a slippery customer.
Osterberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho taking some punishment here, with Osterberg in his half guard.
Osterberg is nestled in close to Coutinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coutinho gets full guard.
Coutinho has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osterberg advances to half guard.
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osterberg working Coutinho over with strikes.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Coutinho's head.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Osterberg throws a body kick that misses.
Coutinho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osterberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Osterberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coutinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Osterberg tries to bench press Coutinho off him but Coutinho keeps the position.
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coutinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho wants to pass to mount but Osterberg is defending the position.
Osterberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coutinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coutinho's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coutinho is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Osterberg trying to control momentarily.
Osterberg is punishing Coutinho with strikes - can he finish him?!
Coutinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
Osterberg moves into full mount! Coutinho won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coutinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coutinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osterberg.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Osterberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Osterberg!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Osterberg throws a series of punches but Coutinho avoids them all with ease.
Osterberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coutinho lands a body shot.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho throws a right hand that misses
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coutinho!
Coutinho is trying desperately to improve position.
Osterberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osterberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coutinho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Osterberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Osterberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coutinho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Osterberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle here but Osterberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osterberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Coutinho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osterberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount.
Osterberg with shots to the head and body - Coutinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
Osterberg cracks Coutinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Coutinho is in a horrible position here. Osterberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Osterberg lands a couple of good shots and Coutinho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coutinho looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg working for a choke but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho turns into Osterberg and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterberg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James Osterberg!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Osterberg!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Osterberg!
James Osterberg wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James Osterberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crusadius Infidellus (ranked 3503 p4p, 413 weight class) and Rocky Baxter (ranked 3666 p4p, 426 weight class). Infidellus comes to the cage accompanied by The last stand: Sabaton. Baxter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Original Anthem. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusadius Infidellus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Baxter !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Infidellus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infidellus.
Infidellus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxter moves away.
Infidellus lands with a hook. Baxter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Rocky Baxter has been cut.
Infidellus misses the shot to the body.
Infidellus looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range.
Infidellus tries to bum rush Baxter with a series of wild strikes but Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Infidellus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.
It looks like Crusadius Infidellus has been cut.
Baxter throws a big shot that misses.
Infidellus misses with a hook.
Infidellus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxter throws a right hand that misses
and Infidellus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baxter .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Infidellus.
Baxter looks to throw the jab but Infidellus is out of range.
Baxter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a head kick.
Infidellus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Baxter .
Infidellus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baxter thows a leg kick but Infidellus checks it
and Infidellus counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Baxter ! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusadius Infidellus!
A very excited looking Crusadius Infidellus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hsing Yi (ranked 1304 p4p, 189 weight class) and Rogerio De Souza (ranked 2128 p4p, 282 weight class). Yi's entrance music is Power of thy Sword. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hsing Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio De Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Yi slips the punch.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
enabling Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Yi scores with a four punch combination!
Yi lands with a cross.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yi.
Yi sends De Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yi is motioning to the referee to let De Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
De Souza is rocked!
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yi throws a pinpoint strike between De Souza's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends De Souza crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yi scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hsing Yi!
Hsing Yi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 1189 p4p, 66 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 2328 p4p, 114 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Fortier is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortier counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fortier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortier's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Fortier circles away.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Fortier throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson rushes Fortier and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Fortier pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fortier is proving hard to escape from.
Fortier has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Fortier had control of the position.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fortier has his feet on Thompson's thighs here. He's pushed Thompson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thompson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Paulin (ranked 1007 p4p, 39 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 1869 p4p, 92 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Seventeen 's choice of entrance music: Dj got us fallin in love. Android Seventeen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin cracks Seventeen with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Seventeen blocks a head kick by Paulin.
Seventeen lands a right hook to the body.
Paulin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paulin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seventeen moves away.
Seventeen moves out of range as Paulin strikes.
Seventeen throws a wild body kick that Paulin sees coming a mile off.
Paulin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paulin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seventeen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulin counters with a head kick that drops Seventeen to the mat! Seventeen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Seventeen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seventeen shoots in for a double leg but Paulin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seventeen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thierry Paulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Seventeen .
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Paulin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Seventeen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
Our winner, Thierry Paulin, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Megaton (ranked 404 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jaxson Wilder (ranked 618 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxson Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Megaton momentarily.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Megaton counters with a good low kick that Wilder was not able to check.
Wilder swinging wildly here.
Jaxson Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Megaton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Megaton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Megaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Megaton's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Megaton.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Megaton slips the punch.
Wilder 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.
Megaton defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder clobbers Megaton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megaton staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Megaton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Megaton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilder manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A counter left hand to the body from Megaton misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megaton, right into the meat.
Megaton lands the left hand.
Megaton misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws a hook but Megaton avoids it easily.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Megaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Megaton slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Megaton lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a hook but Megaton avoids it easily.
Megaton is looking to counter the offense by Wilder and move into the clinch.
Megaton lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Wilder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Megaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Megaton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Megaton lands a head kick. Wilder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Megaton misses the shot to the body.
Megaton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Megaton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Megaton ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Megaton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder takes a swing at Megaton's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Megaton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Megaton's head back.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Megaton moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder throws a hook but Megaton blocks it.
Megaton cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Megaton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Megaton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaton.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megaton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Megaton scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Megaton misses.
Megaton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Megaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
A big right from Megaton misses.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Megaton should have avoided that one.
Megaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Wilder misses
and Megaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Wilder dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Megaton.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Megaton connects with a jab.
Wilder 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.
Wilder misses with a combination
and Megaton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Megaton.
Megaton crunches a lovely knee into Wilder's ribcage.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megaton working aggressively here.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws a body punch but Megaton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Megaton counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Megaton misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Megaton avoids it with no problem.
Jaxson Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder sizes up Megaton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Megaton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Megaton catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Megaton moved out of range nicely.
Megaton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilder manages to circle out of the way.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Megaton is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Wilder misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Megaton.
Megaton pushes Wilder away with a front kick.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton counters with a nice body kick.
Wilder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Megaton lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Megaton scores with a nice strike.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
A good leg kick by Megaton.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Megaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Megaton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder's head backwards.
Megaton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Megaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Megaton. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Megaton avoids it with no problem.
Megaton misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Megaton. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megaton.
Wilder misses with a jab to the body
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Megaton counters with a body kick that stops Wilder in his tracks momentarily.
Megaton tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Megaton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Megaton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Megaton tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Megaton is out of range.
Wilder misses with a hook. Megaton ducked under it nicely.
Megaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Megaton counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Megaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Megaton counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Megaton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Megaton gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megaton.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wilder - that landed with a thud.
Megaton lands a right hand.
Megaton throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton lands a shoulder strike.
Megaton throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A short uppercut from Megaton.
Megaton lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Mike Megaton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megaton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Megaton.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megaton.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Megaton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megaton tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaxson Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Megaton's elbow.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Megaton's elbow.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Megaton has Wilder pressed against the cage, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megaton is working Wilder over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megaton throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Megaton won't allow it.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megaton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Megaton is controlling him.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Megaton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Megaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megaton.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Megaton obliges.
Megaton misses with a punch on the inside.
Megaton blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton lands a right hand.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Megaton avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
Wilder is trying to push Megaton away but Megaton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Megaton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Megaton controls the action.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megaton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Megaton controls his hands.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megaton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Megaton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Megaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Megaton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mike Megaton!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mike Megaton!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Megaton very nearly forgot to thank WarHorse Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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