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FNF Carnage II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull (ranked 1624 p4p, 201 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 1001 p4p, 126 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wobble.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wobble has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bull throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
A low kick from Bull is predictable there
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bull has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wobble is on him like a limpet, forcing Bull back against the cage.
Wobble has Bull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wobble prevents a body shot from Bull.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wobble can't get the takedown.
Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balder Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
A hook to the body from Bull.
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bull manages to break the clinch.
Balder Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wobble.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Bull avoids it easily.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Wobble counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bull on the inside.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wobble lands a takedown into guard.
Wobble pushing down on Bull's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull is trying to stand up here but Wobble is controlling him well.
Bull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wobble on the ground.
Wobble is keen to just control but Bull is a slippery customer.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
Wobble wants to work for an arm triangle but Bull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wobble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wobble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wobble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull has hold of Wobble's hands but Wobble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wobble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bull has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bull has hold of Wobble's hands but Wobble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wobble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bull trying to control from the bottom.
Wobble is taking a breather. Bull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wobble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wobble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wobble trying to control the pace.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Bull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble passes to full mount!
Wobble thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bull defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wobble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wobble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bull wants to hold on but Wobble pushes him away.
Wobble landing strikes from the mount and Bull is in trouble!
Wobble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bull is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
Bull on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bull tries to get out of the position.
Wobble has hold of Bull's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bull manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wobble trying to control but Bull is having none of it.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jah Wobble will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wobble looks to land a body kick but Bull moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wobble. Bull shrugs it off though.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Wobble.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wobble at a distance.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Wobble's shoulder, as Wobble tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bull throws a series of punches but Wobble moves out of range.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wobble on the side of the head.
Wobble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wobble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bull defends it well.
A lazy body kick from Bull
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wobble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bull defends it well.
Wobble is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bull!
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wobble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Wobble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bull to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bull shrugs it off.
Wobble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wobble content just to control the position here.
Wobble looking to control but Bull is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bull tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Wobble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wobble lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is looking to get to half guard.
Wobble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bull is rocked!
Wobble looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bull 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 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
After winning the bout, Jah Wobble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 1547 p4p, 173 weight class) and Liang Hanying (ranked 3042 p4p, 277 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liang Hanying!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanying fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Steve Jr misses.
Steve Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanying takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanying.
Hanying is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Steve Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanying.
Steve Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Hanying counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanying throws a head kick but Steve Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Steve Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve Jr wants to stall.
Steve Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr gets through Hanying's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve Jr.
Hanying breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanying instigates a clinch.
Steve Jr blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanying just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve Jr's brow.
Hanying scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanying blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanying lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve Jr backwards.
Hanying tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve Jr's elbow.
Hanying lands with a light punch inside.
Steve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hanying blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanying blocking some punches.
Steve Jr avoids the elbow strike from Hanying, against the cage.
Hanying trying to stall but Steve Jr improves his position.
Hanying gets through Steve Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve Jr misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve Jr.
Steve Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanying backwards.
Steve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanying throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steve Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanying controls his hands.
Hanying blocking some punches.
Hanying avoiding damage.
A short left from Steve Jr.
A hook to the body from Hanying.
Hanying tries to throw a body punch but Steve Jr avoids it by throwing Hanying back against the cage.
Steve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hanying.
Hanying avoiding damage.
Hanying lands an elbow just above Steve Jr 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanying throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanying just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve Jr's brow.
Hanying breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanying dodges the punch combination from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Hanying moves out of range.
A slow jab from Steve Jr misses its intended target.
Hanying uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve Jr.
Hanying let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Hanying has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hanying tries to clinch up but Steve Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanying tries to clinch up.
Steve Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanying is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve Jr misses with a straight right.
Hanying tries to clinch but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Hanying instigates a clinch.
Hanying breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Steve Jr.
Hanying instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanying lands with a right to the head.
Hanying tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hanying blocks an uppercut.
Hanying lands a damaging elbow.
Hanying is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steve Jr avoids the elbow strike from Hanying, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liang Hanying will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanying fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Hanying scores with a hook to the body.
Steve Jr looking to stall.
Steve Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanying lands with a right to the head.
Steve Jr tries a body shot but Hanying blocks it.
Hanying lands a damaging elbow.
Steve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hanying controls the action.
Hanying misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr presses Hanying against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liang Hanying seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanying backwards.
Hanying escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liang Hanying is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanying rushes Steve Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanying manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanying staying out of range there.
Steve Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanying takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanying fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanying doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve Jr circles away.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanying manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Hanying tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Steve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanying looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanying wants to clinch.
George Steve Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanying tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanying thows a leg kick but Steve Jr checks it
and Steve Jr counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Steve Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the side of Hanying's head but Hanying sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanying connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve Jr swings for the body but Hanying moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Steve Jr.
Hanying slips a jab from Steve Jr.
Hanying displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve Jr throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanying gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanying is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Steve Jr.
Hanying creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Steve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanying throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve Jr avoids the elbow strike from Hanying, against the cage.
Steve Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanying.
Hanying misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanying looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanying misses with a body punch.
Steve Jr tries to stall but Hanying uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanying lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanying tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve Jr's elbow.
Steve Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Steve Jr on the inside.
Steve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanying's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanying's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanying scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanying is looking to clinch.
It looked like Steve Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanying.
Steve Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanying was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve Jr.
Hanying tries to clinch there but Steve Jr circles away.
Hanying pushes Steve Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanying.
Hanying pushes Steve Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanying breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Jr cracks a nice hook into Hanying's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body punch from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanying stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanying counters with a left and a right that stings Steve Jr.
Steve Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanying lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanying clinches up against the cage.
Steve Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanying looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steve Jr taking a breather.
Hanying throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanying.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanying uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Jr blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanying digs a right hand underneath Steve Jr's ribcage. Steve Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr avoids the elbow strike from Hanying, against the cage.
Hanying wants to stall.
Hanying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Steve Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve Jr blocks an elbow strike from Hanying.
Hanying misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanying tries a body shot but Steve Jr blocks it.
Hanying blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Hanying blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
A hook to the body from Hanying.
Steve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanying pushes off an throws an elbow but Steve Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanying misses with an elbow strike.
Steve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hanying.
Hanying throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanying.
A bit of stalling here from Hanying.
Steve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve Jr letting Hanying take a breather here.
Hanying breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hanying counters with a series of strikes. Steve Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanying has managed to clinch.
Steve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Hanying's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanying rushes Steve Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanying.
Steve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Steve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanying lands an elbow inside.
Hanying lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanying misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanying.
Steve Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hanying blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanying manages to break the clinch.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve Jr works the jab nicely.
Hanying is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanying manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanying sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanying tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanying clinches up against the cage.
Steve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hanying controls the action.
Steve Jr misses with the head strike.
Hanying throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanying blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Steve Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve Jr.
Hanying's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanying tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liang Hanying comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanying has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liang Hanying!
A very excited looking Liang Hanying 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 4042 p4p, 207 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 1093 p4p, 66 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 London, Sairanix Jr Lokren !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokren tries for a takedown but Grandis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grandis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Grandis catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Grandis catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren .
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren feints and as Grandis raises his hands in defense, Lokren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lokren throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
Lokren wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
Grandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lokren is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren is looking to work some ground and pound but Grandis has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren cracks Grandis with a solid left hand.
Lokren throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
Lokren 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.
Grandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses. Grandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lokren 's guard. Nice move by Grandis!
Lokren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lokren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lokren throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren punching from the bottom - just letting Grandis know he's still in a fight.
Grandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lokren tries to strike from the bottom.
Grandis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Lokren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lokren landing strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
Grandis wants to free his trapped foot but Lokren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
Grandis wants to pass the guard but Lokren is defending well.
Lokren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grandis wants to take a breather but Lokren is having none of it.
Grandis blocks the strikes from Lokren .
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lokren throws a strike from the bottom but Grandis passes into side control!
Lokren is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lokren tries to bench press Grandis off him but Grandis keeps the position.
Grandis avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lokren .
Grandis avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lokren .
Lokren is trying to improve his position.
Lokren misses with a strike from the bottom.
Grandis working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grandis but Grandis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sairanix Jr Lokren . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandis scores with a hook to the body. Lokren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren drops his hands momentarily and Grandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren shoots in looking for a takedown but Grandis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lokren 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab.
Lokren shoots for a double leg takedown but Grandis sprawls well. He's pushed Lokren 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grandis to the mat! Grandis manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Lokren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grandis's guard.
Lokren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grandis seems keen to control Lokren 's posture.
Grandis wants to stand but Lokren is controlling the position.
Lokren won't allow Grandis to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grandis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grandis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Grandis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis wants to sweep here but Lokren controlling him for the moment.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses. Grandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lokren 's guard. Nice move by Grandis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren wants to improve his position but instead Grandis has moved into half guard.
Lokren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grandis wants to take a breather but Lokren is having none of it.
Grandis is looking to advance position but Lokren won't allow it.
Lokren throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Grandis manages to pass to side control.
Lokren manages to get back to half guard.
Lokren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lokren scores with a few weak punches.
Grandis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grandis blocks the strikes from Lokren .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is looking for a sweep. Grandis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lokren manages to get to full guard.
Lokren striking off his back.
Grandis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grandis looking to pass the guard.
Lokren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lokren striking off his back but it's not causing Grandis any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robert Grandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
Robert Grandis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lokren .
Grandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Grandis connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Grandis misses.
Grandis lands a jab to the head.
Grandis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grandis cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Grandis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lokren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grandis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Grandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lokren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Grandis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grandis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grandis parries the strikes from Lokren easily there. Lokren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grandis to escape.
Lokren misses with the ground and pound.
Lokren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Lokren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Grandis defending against the ground and pound.
Grandis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lokren 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grandis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lokren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lokren stands up over Grandis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lokren with a nice head shot there.
Lokren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis working a defensive guard but Lokren passes into half guard.
Sairanix Jr Lokren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lokren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lokren .
Lokren looks to land a strike but Grandis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lokren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses. Grandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lokren 's guard. Nice move by Grandis!
Lokren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lokren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lokren lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Lokren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lokren striking off his back.
Lokren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lokren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grandis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like Grandis is going to stand back up.
Sairanix Jr Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grandis blocks the strikes from Lokren .
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Lokren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lokren lands in his opponent's guard.
Lokren postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
Lokren being controlled here momentarily.
Lokren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren throwing strikes but missing.
Lokren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lokren is one step ahead there.
Lokren is in close to Grandis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lokren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lokren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lokren throws a big elbow that misses.
Lokren throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lokren is looking to work some ground and pound but Grandis has wrist control.
Grandis has momentary wrist control but Lokren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lokren throwing strikes but missing.
Lokren distracts Grandis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lokren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lokren being controlled here momentarily.
Lokren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Jr Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grandis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranji Katoor (ranked 1587 p4p, 214 weight class) and David Kappa (ranked 1508 p4p, 207 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranji Katoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Kappa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kappa misses with a head kick.
Kappa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kappa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katoor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kappa throws a jab but it's blocked by Katoor.
Kappa connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katoor avoids the head kick by Kappa.
Kappa misses with a hook
and Katoor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katoor slips a jab from Kappa.
Kappa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kappa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Katoor tries to move into range but Kappa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Kappa was just out of range.
Katoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kappa.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Kappa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katoor on the side of the head.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kappa throws an overhand right that lands on Katoor's shoulder, as Katoor tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa looks to throw the jab but Katoor is out of range.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kappa 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.
Kappa throws an off balance right hand
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Kappa backing up. Kappa nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
Kappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katoor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kappa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kappa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kappa connects with a right hand. Katoor shakes it off.
Kappa throws a big shot that misses.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Katoor checks it well.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Kappa throws a big shot that misses.
Kappa throws a sloppy head kick
and Katoor counters with a nice body shot.
Kappa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katoor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kappa misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Kappa backing up. Kappa nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Kappa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa dominated that round.
That's time! Katoor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katoor counters with a left and a right that stings Kappa.
A head kick misses from Kappa.
Kappa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katoor moves away.
Kappa throws a nice head kick!
Katoor slips under a jab from Kappa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kappa drops Katoor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katoor looks back up at him and smiles so Kappa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Katoor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kappa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Katoor right on the button. Katoor goes down! Kappa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kappa gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Kappa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1255 p4p, 81 weight class) and John Silver (ranked 22550 p4p, 318 weight class). John Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Silver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Hermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Hermann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silver slips under a jab.
Hermann misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Hermann slips under a jab from Silver.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Silver 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.
Hermann tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann scores with a nice right hand.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Silver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silver.
Silver slips under a jab.
Silver throws out a counter right but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Silver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hermann in his tracks.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Hermann.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Silver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silver scrambles back to his feet.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
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!
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to move into range but Hermann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hermann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silver swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Hermann slips a jab from Silver.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermann blocks a head kick by Silver.
Hermann throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Silver ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Silver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Silver.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver slips a straight right by Hermann.
A shot to the liver by Hermann. Beautiful body shot.
Hermann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver jabs Hermann right on the nose. Hermann blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann takes one to the side of the head.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Jab by Hermann.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Silver is looking to score with low kicks.
Hermann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hermann throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver throws a hook but Hermann avoids it easily.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Silver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Hermann with a jab.
Silver moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
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.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Silver's head.
Hermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Silver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hermann doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermann momentarily.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hermann has got the better of the exchanges.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Silver misses.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Hermann lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Hermann throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermann at a distance.
Hermann blocks a leg kick.
Hermann closes the distance and clinches.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Silver blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermann has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hermann ducks down to avoid it.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Hermann moves away and avoids it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Silver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver misses with a low kick as Hermann jumps back.
Hermann connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Silver misses.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silver throws a right and a left that Hermann avoids nicely.
Silver connects with a body shot.
Hermann takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
As Hermann backs off Silver throws a huge counter combo but Hermann manages to avoid it all.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermann checks a leg kick.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
Silver throws a chopping leg kick but Hermann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermann is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermann takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Silver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermann misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Hermann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silver counters with a two punch combo.
Hermann throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Hermann digs a good body shot into Silver's ribs.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
John Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Silver tries to counter with a clinch but Hermann shakes him off and moves away.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Hermann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
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!
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hermann lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermann presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hermann.
Hermann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Silver prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Silver tries to circle away but Hermann has him pinned against the cage.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Hermann has the dominant position.
Hermann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hermann.
Silver tries to circle away but Hermann has him pinned against the cage.
Hermann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Hermann there.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hermann blocks a head kick by Silver.
Hermann misses with a body punch
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Nice jab there from Silver.
Silver avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Hermann - just one landing.
Hermann throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Hermann clinches with his opponent.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Hermann cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hermann has double underhooks.
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hermann gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Hermann is controlling the position.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Hermann is controlling him.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Hermann is controlling the position.
Silver breaks the clinch.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a right and a left that Hermann avoids nicely.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Silver misses the jab.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Hermann seems unphased.
Silver defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Hermann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silver slips a straight right by Hermann.
Silver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Hermann counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Silver misses.
Hermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Hermann catches Silver right on the button with a cross.
Hermann throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Hermann slips a jab from Silver.
Hermann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Hermann moves away and avoids it.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann lands a jab to the head.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silver.
Silver defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver throws a hook but Hermann avoids it easily.
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!
Silver slips under a jab.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hermann ducks down to avoid it.
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermann finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
Silver staying out of range there.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann scores with a nice strike.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Silver looking to score a takedown here. Hermann is defending well but Silver drives through and ends up in Hermann's guard.
Hermann pushes Silver off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hermann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
John Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 1884 p4p, 198 weight class) and Harri Haaparanta (ranked 1764 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 1, 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Haaparanta!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaparanta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haaparanta rushes Xiu and presses him up against the cage.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Haaparanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiu.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
Xiu throws a punch but it's blocked by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiu.
Nice body punch from Xiu.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses.
Xiu successfully pulls guard.
Haaparanta wants to stand but Xiu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xiu is pulling down on Haaparanta's head to control his posture.
Haaparanta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xiu is proving hard to escape from.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xiu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haaparanta wants to stand but Xiu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haaparanta clinches up with Xiu and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiu managing to block the knees to the body from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta stalling the fight.
Haaparanta missing with knees to the body.
Haaparanta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Xiu.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haaparanta's elbow.
Xiu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiu shoots in and bounces Haaparanta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haaparanta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haaparanta's head.
Xiu connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haaparanta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haaparanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haaparanta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu scoring with some ground and pound.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haaparanta wants to stand up but Xiu is controlling him.
Xiu throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xiu manages to pass to side control.
Xiu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xiu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haaparanta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haaparanta has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haaparanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Haaparanta does no damage.
Xiu tries to work over Haaparanta's front leg with a kick but Haaparanta checks it.
Harri Haaparanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haaparanta drives through and clinches with Xiu against the cage.
Xiu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta throws the kick towards the body but Xiu avoids it.
Xiu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haaparanta moves into the clinch successfully.
Haaparanta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haaparanta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Haaparanta's ribcage. Haaparanta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haaparanta has closed the distance and engaged Xiu in a clinch.
Haaparanta is struggling to control the position.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haaparanta's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Haaparanta misses with a knee to the head.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Haaparanta's ribcage. Haaparanta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haaparanta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Haaparanta.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haaparanta controls his hands.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xiu manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiu.
Haaparanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiu lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haaparanta moves away.
Haaparanta fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu digs a good hook to Haaparanta's body.
Xiu scores with a punch to the head.
Xiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haaparanta is looking to score with low kicks.
Haaparanta tries to clinch but Xiu is having none of it.
Haaparanta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haaparanta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xiu is looking to slow Haaparanta down with leg kicks.
Haaparanta throws a shot from downtown. Xiu moves away and avoids it.
Xiu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Haaparanta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haaparanta gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Haaparanta.
It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Haaparanta misses with the head strike.
Xiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Haaparanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiu avoids the damage to the body.
Xiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu can't find room to land a body shot as Haaparanta controls the action.
Harri Haaparanta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Knees to the body from Haaparanta.
Xiu presses Haaparanta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiu avoids the elbow strike from Haaparanta, against the cage.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Haaparanta lands a nice knee to the body.
Haaparanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Haaparanta struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiu controls his hands.
Xiu takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Haaparanta lands an elbow just above Xiu 's eye.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but Xiu blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haaparanta.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
Haaparanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiu.
Haaparanta lands a shoulder strike.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harri Haaparanta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haaparanta tries to clinch but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haaparanta.
Xiu throws an overhand right that lands on Haaparanta's shoulder, as Haaparanta tries to avoid the shot.
Xiu keeps the fight on the outside.
Haaparanta wants to clinch.
Xiu scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xiu showed some decent athleticism there.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haaparanta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Xiu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haaparanta's head.
Haaparanta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haaparanta is trying to maintain the position but Xiu is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiu throwing shots but Haaparanta is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu lands strikes from half guard.
Haaparanta wants to get back to his feet.
Xiu winds up and cracks Haaparanta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Xiu.
Haaparanta is looking for a sweep. Xiu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haaparanta is looking to escape.
Xiu works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xiu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaparanta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xiu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haaparanta is trying to escape the mount.
Haaparanta is still trying to improve position.
Xiu is landing with some decent strikes but Haaparanta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Xiu working Haaparanta over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haaparanta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu with the ground and pound from mount.
Haaparanta is still in real trouble! Can Xiu finish him?
Haaparanta takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Xiu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!
During a confident post fight interview, Char Xiu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 1076 p4p, 147 weight class) and Lee Roy (ranked 791 p4p, 117 weight class). Roy has chosen Cry, Cry, Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Roy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy closes the distance and pushes Kluba back into the cage.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roy moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Roy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy lands a knee to the body.
Roy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Roy won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Roy.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roy lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy goes for a takedown attempt but Kluba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy. Roy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roy throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy wants to counter with a clinch but Kluba pushes him away.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Roy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Roy has the dominant position.
Roy keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kluba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy moves to clinch but Kluba breaks away
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy scores with a jab.
Roy moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Roy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kluba pushes Roy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roy lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
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 Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy circles away quickly and effectively.
Roy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roy moves into the clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Roy looking for a takedown.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Roy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kluba prevents it.
Lee Roy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roy lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Kluba avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Roy.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluba avoids it.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Roy has double underhooks.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Roy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Roy.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy lands with a right to the head.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Roy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Roy working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roy lands a knee to the body.
Roy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kluba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roy misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Kluba's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kluba staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Roy.
Roy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Roy.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
Kluba moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy moves into the clinch.
Roy lands with a left to the head.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike from Roy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Roy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy lands a nice uppercut.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Roy keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Roy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
Kluba tries to break free but Roy pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy lands a damaging elbow.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roy lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Roy.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kluba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roy keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Lee Roy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a knee to the head.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Roy keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Roy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Roy!
Lee Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galtero El Toro (ranked 617 p4p, 83 weight class) and Duke McStoner (ranked 1366 p4p, 166 weight class). El Toro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ballad of Bodacious . Galtero El Toro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke McStoner's chin.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galtero El Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke McStoner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro slips under a jab.
McStoner scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McStoner walks into a straight right hand from El Toro.
El Toro moves away from the strike by McStoner.
McStoner looks to land a right hand but El Toro moved out of range.
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro gets a clinch.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Toro can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
El Toro misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Toro backwards.
El Toro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStoner misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Toro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - El Toro lands in his opponent's guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but McStoner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but McStoner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McStoner won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McStoner taking some punishment here, with El Toro in his half guard.
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but McStoner defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.
El Toro 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McStoner!
El Toro raining down hammerfists from mount.
El Toro lands a couple of good shots and McStoner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner wants to escape the position.
El Toro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McStoner covering up well under a series of strikes from El Toro.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
McStoner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
El Toro keeps control of the position as McStoner tries to break free.
El Toro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
El Toro landing with strikes.
El Toro is landing with strikes from the back.
McStoner is rocked!
McStoner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from El Toro.
McStoner showing good submission defense here.
El Toro is loading up with his shots from the back and McStoner is in big trouble! McStoner taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Saric (ranked 709 p4p, 102 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 556 p4p, 78 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lawrence's choice of entrance music: No Surrender. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Saric's defenses.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Saric is having none of it.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saric sprawls well initially but Lawrence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lawrence is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence is taking a breather. Saric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.
Saric gets full guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Saric's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saric 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.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saric can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawrence advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Saric won't allow Lawrence to pass to mount.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well.
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lawrence is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lawrence lands a heavy elbow.
Saric tries to hold on but Lawrence postures up.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence uses his free foot to push down on Saric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saric.
Lawrence looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawrence has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saric looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Saric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence winds up and cracks Saric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Saric won't allow it.
Saric wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Saric lands with a right hand.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence lands with a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Saric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Saric takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Lawrence tried to score with a low kick but Saric checks it.
Saric looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Saric closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Lawrence defends it.
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saric.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawrence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Lawrence is still trying to improve position.
Saric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawrence is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric is working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence frees his head quite easily.
Saric with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lawrence tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Saric looking for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is having none of it.
Saric has control of Lawrence's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lawrence regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saric rather than just go for the knockout.
Saric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saric moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Saric throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saric throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Saric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Saric with a jab.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Saric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saric throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Saric lands a slapping body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentin Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
And Lawrence tries to counter it with a takedown but Saric pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saric swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Saric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saric continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Saric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saric closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawrence controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Lawrence pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saric controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valentin Saric.
Well Lawrence 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lawrence!
John Lawrence gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 205 p4p, 31 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 76 p4p, 15 weight class). Raper has chosen Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper throws a sloppy head kick and Chaelsson moves out of range easily.
Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Chaelsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raper defends well and Chaelsson ends up having to push Raper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raper misses with a looping right.
Raper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raper is fending him off so far but Chaelsson persists. Nope, Raper circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raper throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raper won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Raper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chaelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chaelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chaelsson with the ground and pound but Raper regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Raper is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper wants to get back to his feet.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raper defending well though.
Chaelsson misses with a head shot. Raper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Raper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson with a nice head shot there.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Raper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson controls Raper momentarily but Raper frees himself.
Chaelsson has Raper pulled in close to control his posture.
Chaelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaelsson, not yet.
Raper stands and steps away. Chaelsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaelsson slips under a jab from Raper.
Raper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Chaelsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chaelsson staying out of range there.
Raper throws a sloppy head kick and Chaelsson moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Raper as Chaelsson shoots in.
Raper stuffs the takedown.
Chaelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaelsson somewhat.
Raper scores with a nice body kick.
Raper connects with a stiff jab that staggers Chaelsson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
After winning the bout, Biff Raper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Patrick Chaelsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF???'.
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