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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Glass (ranked 24270 p4p, 523 weight class) and Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 5415 p4p, 451 weight class). Haley Herzog Hearn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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199 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog Hearn forces Glass back against the cage and clinches.
Glass tries to score a body lock takedown but Herzog Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herzog Hearn working hard to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn breaks from the clinch.
Herzog Hearn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glass avoids the elbow strike from Herzog Hearn, against the cage.
Glass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glass tries to keep at a distance but Herzog Hearn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herzog Hearn has picked Glass up - he's going for a ride! Herzog Hearn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Herzog Hearn content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Herzog Hearn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Herzog Hearn decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass gets tackled into the cage by Herzog Hearn. Herzog Hearn maintains the clinch.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Glass blocks an elbow strike.
Glass pulls Herzog Hearn into guard.
Herzog Hearn looking to pass the guard.
Herzog Hearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herzog Hearn is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn is continuing to stall.
Herzog Hearn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glass wants to sweep but no luck.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herzog Hearn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herzog Hearn has managed to clinch.
Glass presses Herzog Hearn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glass pulls guard.
Glass looking to control.
Herzog Hearn controlling from the top position.
Glass working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to stand but Herzog Hearn is controlling the position.
Herzog Hearn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glass looking for a guillotine here but Herzog Hearn defends easily.
Glass is looking for a triangle but Herzog Hearn pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herzog Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog Hearn fails with the takedown
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Herzog Hearn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herzog Hearn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glass, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Herzog Hearn.
Glass stalling in the clinch but Herzog Hearn improves position.
Herzog Hearn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glass has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Herzog Hearn uses from the top position.
Glass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog Hearn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass wants to control but Herzog Hearn passes easily into half guard.
Glass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass wants to control but Herzog Hearn is keeping busy.
Glass is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Herzog Hearn content to control rather than advance.
Glass wants to get back to full guard.
Herzog Hearn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glass wants to improve his position but Herzog Hearn is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herzog Hearn clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glass up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn lands an elbow that stopped Glass in his tracks for a moment.
Glass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn works on Glass's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herzog Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glass dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herzog Hearn controlling the action here for a moment.
Herzog Hearn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herzog Hearn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glass tries to stall but Herzog Hearn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it misses.
Glass is working for takedown but Herzog Hearn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herzog Hearn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herzog Hearn gets a clinch.
Glass can't get the takedown.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glass blocks an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Glass blocks an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glass dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Glass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog Hearn has Glass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Herzog Hearn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Glass tumbling to the mat - Herzog Hearn dives into Glass's guard.
Herzog Hearn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass wants to stand but Herzog Hearn is controlling the position.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glass keeping full guard, as Herzog Hearn tries to pass.
Herzog Hearn wants to stand but Glass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herzog Hearn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Herzog Hearn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herzog Hearn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glass up against the cage.
Glass blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Herzog Hearn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glass wants to get back to his feet but Herzog Hearn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glass is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Herzog Hearn dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Haley Herzog Hearn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn scoring with punches and elbows.
Herzog Hearn taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass tries to buck Herzog Hearn off but Herzog Hearn is having none of it.
Glass is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herzog Hearn is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haley Herzog Hearn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herzog Hearn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haley Herzog Hearn!
After the fight, Haley Herzog Hearn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KarateO Masuta (ranked 3933 p4p, 382 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 2811 p4p, 312 weight class). Masuta comes into the arena with We Can Dance blaring out of the sound system. The Show has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktV-Q52CO4 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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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, KarateO Masuta !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show misses the jab.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Show connects with the punch.
The Show tries to clinch but Masuta moves away
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Show looks to throw the jab but Masuta is out of range.
Masuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Show jabs Masuta right on the nose. Masuta blinks but takes it well.
The Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Masuta is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from The Show misses the target.
The Show looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Show is looking to clinch.
As The Show looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but The Show just gets out of the way.
Masuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masuta leaves his chin hanging out and The Show seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Masuta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Masala (ranked 2935 p4p, 286 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 3443 p4p, 319 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Potter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masala is in Potter's guard.
Masala distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masala postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
Potter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masala looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Masala thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Masala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Potter trying to control but Masala is working from the bottom.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potter manages to get himself to full guard.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masala looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masala is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
Masala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Potter working a defensive guard here.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potter is on top in guard.
Masala seems keen to control Potter's posture.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Masala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Masala has his hands on Potter's head, controlling the position.
Masala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
Masala is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Potter working away.
Masala is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala is working hard here to advance position.
Masala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masala tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Potter manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masala working to try and regain half guard.
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 Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Masala lands strikes from half guard.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masala wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paavo Masala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Potter's head.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masala throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potter being controlled here momentarily.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala pulls Potter in to control the position.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potter manages to get himself to full guard.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masala postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masala trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter is trying to control the position but Masala postures up.
Masala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masala cracks Potter with a solid left hand.
Masala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Masala landing some decent shots from guard.
Masala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masala is working Potter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala content to stall in guard here.
Masala wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Potter misses with a double jab
and Masala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Masala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Masala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Masala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Potter being controlled here, momentarily.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Potter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Potter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Potter!
Potter working away.
Masala is trying to improve his position.
Masala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masala is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala trying to control the pace.
Masala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potter is looking to control Masala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?
Masala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Masala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masala controls the pace.
Masala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Masala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masala, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatori Hanzo (ranked 2193 p4p, 240 weight class) and Braiden Mattison (ranked 5672 p4p, 488 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braiden Mattison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Mattison.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Mattison breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mattison wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.
As Mattison tries to get set, Hanzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Mattison manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanzo connects with a looping right hand.
Mattison misses with an uppercut.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Mattison breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Hanzo's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut.
Mattison scores with a jab. Hanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mattison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mattison.
Mattison lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Mattison misses.
Mattison throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mattison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanzo darts in and clinches Mattison up against the cage.
We've been informed that Mattison 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.
Hanzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mattison is keeping busy.
Hanzo blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattison avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Mattison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mattison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mattison has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mattison misses with an elbow over the top.
Mattison throws an elbow but it misses.
Mattison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
Mattison misses with some punches.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattison's elbow.
Mattison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Mattison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattison lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo working Mattison over with knees to the body.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mattison's face.
Mattison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mattison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mattison's face.
Hanzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mattison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mattison can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Mattison lands an elbow inside.
Mattison tries to throw a body punch but Hanzo avoids it by throwing Mattison back against the cage.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattison avoids it.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
Mattison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mattison pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanzo misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattison struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanzo controls his hands.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mattison's defenses.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mattison is rocked!
Hanzo dodges an elbow strike from Mattison.
Mattison is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him?
Hanzo slows down the pace here.
Mattison takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mattison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Hanzo lands a big elbow that drops Mattison! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mattison is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 1601 p4p, 184 weight class) and Jonny Baker (ranked 2421 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Char Xiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Baker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiu.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiu.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EMPIRE K1 Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Xiu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xiu's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker being controlled here momentarily.
Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Xiu blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiu tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Xiu scores with a jab to the body.
Xiu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker moves into full guard.
Xiu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiu postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Xiu distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiu's guard.
Baker stands up over Xiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker is working Xiu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
Xiu has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiu scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Xiu.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Xiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker is looking to control Xiu's arms but Xiu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage.
Baker stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Xiu.
Xiu lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xiu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
A short right from Xiu.
Xiu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker tries to stall but Xiu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker avoiding damage.
Xiu lands a right hand.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xiu - that landed with a thud.
Baker stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiu lands a body shot.
Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Xiu can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xiu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Xiu lands with a shot to the body.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Xiu coming out on top.
Xiu tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Xiu fights it but they end up in guard.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker postures up in Xiu's guard and throws a big left but Xiu blocks it.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Xiu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Xiu has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker walks into a left hand.
Xiu drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiu.
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiu gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Xiu prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Baker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Xiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker is rocked!
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Xiu lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Xiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiu finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Xiu cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Xiu as the two fighters clinch.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Baker blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Char Xiu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Char Xiu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Queen Boudica (ranked 940 p4p, 52 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1204 p4p, 67 weight class). Boudica comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys. Aleksander Kazimierz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Boudica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boudica sprawls well. Boudica wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazimierz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazimierz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boudica tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazimierz is in Boudica's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Boudica keeps moving.
Boudica trying to control the position here.
Kazimierz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kazimierz is looking to work some ground and pound but Boudica has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Boudica keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudica looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boudica looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazimierz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boudica seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kazimierz stopping the sweep attempt from Boudica.
Boudica is trying to control the position but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz won't allow Boudica to sweep him here.
Kazimierz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boudica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazimierz has managed to get both his arms back between Boudica's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boudica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boudica trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queen Boudica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazimierz shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudica sprawls well. He's pushed Kazimierz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudica.
Kazimierz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boudica did well to prevent Kazimierz getting side control.
Boudica is looking for a sweep. Kazimierz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazimierz stalling.
Boudica has his hands clasped together around Kazimierz's back. He's all about the action.
Kazimierz stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudica is controlling Kazimierz's trapped leg to prevent Kazimierz from advancing to side control.
Boudica wants to get back to full guard.
Boudica controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kazimierz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boudica trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kazimierz manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boudica tries to improve his position but instead Kazimierz has taken his back!
Kazimierz struggling to land strikes to the head as Boudica covers up.
We've been informed that Kazimierz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kazimierz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kazimierz.
Boudica is really stuck here.
Kazimierz misses with an elbow to the head.
Kazimierz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I really don't envy Boudica right now.
Boudica wants to control his opponent's hands but Kazimierz gets his hands free.
Boudica is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazimierz gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Boudica right now.
Kazimierz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudica defends it nicely.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazimierz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boudica lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kazimierz will feel that in the morning.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudica as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Boudica misses the target.
Kazimierz closes the distance and clinches up with Boudica, looking for a takedown. Kazimierz pushes Boudica against the cage but Boudica circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boudica.
Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into Boudica's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica managing to control the position.
Boudica has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudica keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boudica has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kazimierz advances to half guard.
Boudica regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazimierz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazimierz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boudica controlling Kazimierz's posture.
Boudica continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boudica keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boudica haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boudica pulls Kazimierz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boudica swivels and escapes.
Boudica is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boudica misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudica defends it nicely.
Boudica fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazimierz just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudica.
Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazimierz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boudica displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazimierz.
Boudica tried to counter with a leg kick but Kazimierz avoided it.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazimierz dives in and scores a takedown into Boudica's guard.
Boudica pulls Kazimierz in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudica looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazimierz is one step ahead there.
Boudica is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boudica holds on and takes a little breather.
Kazimierz trying to control but Boudica is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boudica trying to mount his opponent but Kazimierz defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Boudica gets caught napping as Kazimierz dives in and scores a takedown. Boudica manages to retain guard.
Boudica is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boudica keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boudica's head.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazimierz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boudica manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazimierz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudica not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boudica's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudica seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazimierz controls Boudica momentarily but Boudica frees himself.
Boudica stopping the sweep attempt from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz controls Boudica momentarily but Boudica frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boudica content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kazimierz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudica slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazimierz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boudica feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boudica has Kazimierz up against the cage in a clinch.
Boudica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudica lands a shoulder strike.
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Boudica.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudica lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kazimierz blocks an uppercut.
Boudica has a couple of punches blocked by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Boudica holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazimierz drops back down to his feet.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Boudica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boudica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kazimierz wants to take the fight to the mat but Boudica manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Boudica.
Boudica gets underhooks to prevent Kazimierz's takedown attempt.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudica.
Boudica lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen Boudica showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boudica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Queen Boudica!
A relieved looking Queen Boudica thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Belyakov (ranked 1418 p4p, 186 weight class) and Lee Roy (ranked 1979 p4p, 243 weight class). Belyakov's entrance music is Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Roy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belyakov's head.
Roy wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance.
Belyakov throwing a counter right hand but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy throws a leg kick
and Belyakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Belyakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Roy.
Roy tests Belyakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roy has closed the distance and engaged Belyakov in a clinch.
Belyakov is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Belyakov trying to stall but Roy improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Belyakov fails to land.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belyakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roy or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belyakov is trying to maintain a safe position but Roy gets an underhook and turns Belyakov into the cage.
Belyakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Roy is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Belyakov tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Belyakov back against the cage.
Belyakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belyakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belyakov wants to stall.
Come on Belyakov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Belyakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belyakov is looking to control Roy's arms but Roy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belyakov has his back to the cage.
Belyakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy scores with a shoulder strike.
Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Roy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belyakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Belyakov.
Roy prevents Belyakov from breaking the clinch.
Roy leaning against his opponent.
Roy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belyakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy trying to stall but Belyakov improves his position.
Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belyakov up against the cage.
Belyakov is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Roy.
A short uppercut from Roy.
Belyakov has a couple of punches blocked by Roy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roy obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belyakov stalling the fight.
Roy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belyakov blocks an uppercut.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Lee Roy has been cut.
Roy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Belyakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Belyakov fails to land.
Belyakov blocks an uppercut.
Roy lands a right hand.
Belyakov wants to stall.
Belyakov takes a shot to the head.
Roy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belyakov's face.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Belyakov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belyakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belyakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Belyakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Belyakov.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Belyakov avoids the damage to the body.
Belyakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Roy.
A hook to the body from Belyakov.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy lands with a right to the head.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy lands a good knee to the midsection. Belyakov won't want to take too many of those.
Belyakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belyakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belyakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Roy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy lands with a right hand.
Roy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belyakov misses with a right hand
and Belyakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belyakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belyakov.
Belyakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Belyakov blocks a jab.
Belyakov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy.
Belyakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belyakov is looking for a counter combo.
Belyakov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Belyakov counters with a straight right hand.
Belyakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Belyakov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Roy misses.
Roy throws a body punch but Belyakov moves out of range.
Belyakov misses with a straight left.
Belyakov throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Belyakov throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Roy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Belyakov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roy throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Belyakov misses the target.
Roy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belyakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Roy.
Belyakov blocks a head kick by Roy.
A jab from Belyakov misses.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Belyakov.
Belyakov digs a good hook to Roy's body.
Belyakov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belyakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Roy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belyakov throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Belyakov misses.
Roy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belyakov with a body shot.
Roy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy avoids the body shot from Belyakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws out a loose jab but Belyakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Lee Roy's cut even more.
Roy is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Roy.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Belyakov misses the target.
Belyakov takes one to the side of the head.
Belyakov works Roy's body with a nice hook.
Roy tries to score with a low kick but Belyakov moves his leg out of the way.
Belyakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belyakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Belyakov's shoulder, as Belyakov tries to avoid the shot.
Belyakov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Roy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belyakov.
Kirill Belyakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belyakov tries to move into range but Roy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roy missing with a left hand there. Belyakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belyakov is looking to counter punch.
Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy misses with a double jab.
It looked like Belyakov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belyakov slips under a jab from Roy.
Roy throws a right hand that misses
and Belyakov counters with a straight right hand.
Roy slips under a jab.
Roy slips a jab from Belyakov.
Despite the aggression on Roy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roy misses with a wild combination.
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 Kirill Belyakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Roy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Belyakov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy.
Roy misses with a low kick.
Belyakov loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
Belyakov misses with a hook.
Roy digs a good hook to Belyakov's body.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belyakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Roy.
Belyakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Belyakov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Belyakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belyakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belyakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy instigates a clinch.
Belyakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belyakov has a couple of punches blocked by Roy.
Belyakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Roy scores with a knee to the head.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Belyakov avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Lee Roy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belyakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belyakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy is looking to control Belyakov's arms but Belyakov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the cage.
Roy lands a nice uppercut.
Roy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belyakov.
Belyakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Belyakov.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Belyakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belyakov up against the cage.
Belyakov tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Belyakov back against the cage.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Roy.
Belyakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Belyakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Belyakov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Belyakov.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belyakov as Roy tries to tie him up.
Roy misses with a knee to the head.
Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Belyakov.
Belyakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belyakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Belyakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belyakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Belyakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belyakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belyakov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belyakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belyakov misses with the head strike.
Belyakov is struggling to control the position.
Roy blocking some punches.
Belyakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belyakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belyakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belyakov lands with a right to the head.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Roy.
Well Roy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 2243 p4p, 220 weight class) and Vasily Grossman (ranked 1109 p4p, 131 weight class). Arlington comes to the cage accompanied by Unchained Melody. Vasily Grossman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Arlington does it's job there.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Grossman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlington.
A nice side step and Grossman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arlington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arlington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlington misses with a takedown
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Arlington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Arlington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arlington.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arlington with a poor takedown
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jason Arlington has been cut.
Arlington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grossman counters with a nice right hand that sends Arlington toppling to the canvas! Arlington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grossman finish him?!
Arlington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Grossman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Arlington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossman! But no joy.
Arlington seems to have got his legs back now.
Arlington dives in for a single leg takedown but Grossman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arlington fails with the takedown
and Grossman counters with a big right hand! Oh Arlington is in trouble here! Grossman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 961 p4p, 120 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 700 p4p, 88 weight class). Manuel Neuer 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Neuer counters with a single leg into guard. McConnell didn't expect that.
Neuer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! McConnell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConnell manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into McConnell's guard.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Neuer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McConnell dives on top into guard.
Neuer is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell gets to his feet - Neuer follows without any prompting.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell jabs Neuer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neuer.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
Neuer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Neuer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neuer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but McConnell is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McConnell is just riding it out for now. Neuer eventually gives up the hold.
McConnell is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McConnell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McConnell won't allow Neuer to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McConnell is controlling Neuer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neuer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McConnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Neuer!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 540 p4p, 60 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 818 p4p, 98 weight class). Point's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roots Reggae Music. Brayden Point could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce White Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Point!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White Jr's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr 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.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Point throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from White Jr.
White Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Point has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
White Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr is rocked!
White Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Brayden Point thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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