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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Perez (ranked 1829 p4p, 216 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 3298 p4p, 365 weight class). Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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203 lbs
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187 lbs
33 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez lands a head shot.
Perez pushes Wiremu up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Perez blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Perez jumps guard but Wiremu stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiremu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wiremu - the referee stops the clock and Perez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wiremu. Perez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiremu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perez with a body shot.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Perez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wiremu looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Wiremu misses with a kick to the body
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Wiremu is predictable there
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiremu moves away.
Aloysius Wiremu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiremu.
Perez has managed to clinch.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiremu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiremu throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu lands a nice looking body kick.
Wiremu scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Wiremu scores with a body shot.
Wiremu looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez looks to land a combination. Wiremu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Aloysius Wiremu has been cut.
Wiremu tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Wiremu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiremu.
Perez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiremu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu 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.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez pushes Wiremu up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez lands a left hand.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Perez prevents Wiremu from breaking the clinch.
Perez lands a right hand.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez stalling the fight.
Wiremu scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Perez lands a right hand.
Wiremu wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Wiremu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a wild body shot.
Perez throws a counter high kick but Wiremu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
Perez blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Perez is predictable there
and Wiremu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiremu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez scores with a takedown into Wiremu's guard.
Perez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiremu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu is trying to keep Perez in close.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enzo Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aloysius Wiremu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu breaks from the clinch.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Wiremu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wiremu swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiremu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands with a nice body punch.
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiremu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Wiremu throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiremu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Jab, jab by Wiremu - just one landing.
Perez is rocked!
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enzo Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Wiremu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez closes the distance and pushes Wiremu back into the cage.
Wiremu takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiremu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Wiremu is predictable there
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Perez tries to clinch but Wiremu is having none of it.
Perez blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Wiremu throws a lazy head kick
and Perez counters with a crisp one two that drops Wiremu! Perez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wiremu to his feet! Wiremu is in big trouble!
Wiremu is rocked!
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiremu is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Enzo Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiremu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiremu seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiremu looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Perez.
Wiremu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Wiremu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiremu throws a lazy body kick
and Perez counters with a series of strikes. Wiremu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wiremu keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wiremu. That's going to slow Perez down.
Perez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu blocks an uppercut.
Perez prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiremu's efforts to push away.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Perez scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Wiremu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aloysius Wiremu's cut.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Perez moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Wiremu tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Perez.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Perez lands an uppercut.
A short left from Wiremu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Wiremu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiremu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiremu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiremu.
Wiremu works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez digs a right hand underneath Wiremu's ribcage. Wiremu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Wiremu controls the action.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu breaks from the clinch.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiremu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu clobbers Perez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wiremu feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down.
Perez gets a clinch.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wiremu up against the cage.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
A short left from Wiremu.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Wiremu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
A short left from Perez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiremu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiremu is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Wiremu lands a left hand.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Wiremu improves position.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Wiremu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiremu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiremu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiremu, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
Wiremu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiremu walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wiremu punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiremu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Wiremu keeps Perez at a distance using the push kick.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Wiremu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wiremu slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Wiremu throws a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Wiremu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiremu throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloysius Wiremu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wiremu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloysius Wiremu!
After winning the bout, Aloysius Wiremu 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 Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1376 p4p, 157 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 2361 p4p, 231 weight class). Benderson has chosen The Time is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Megalos dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Megalos tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Megalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benderson. Benderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Megalos forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Megalos tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson is looking to control Megalos's arms but Megalos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Megalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benderson scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson cracks the inside of Megalos's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Megalos slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Megalos tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away.
Benderson misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Megalos throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Megalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Megalos backs off Benderson throws a huge counter combo but Megalos manages to avoid it all.
Megalos misses the jab.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Megalos does it's job there.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Megalos back into the cage.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Megalos up against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Megalos as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Megalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Megalos tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Megalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a body kick.
Megalos darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Benderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Megalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Benderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Megalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benderson can turn it around.
Megalos breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Benderson tries to counter with a clinch but Megalos shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Megalos. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Megalos.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Megalos.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson scores with a nice body kick.
Megalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megalos clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Megalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Megalos counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Megalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Megalos blocks with his arms.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Megalos.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Benderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Benderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Megalos can pounce on him.
Megalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Megalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Megalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Megalos - that will leave a mark!
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson throws the left hand but Megalos avoids the punch easily.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos lands a right hook to the body.
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Megalos tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Megalos clinches.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Megalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benderson trying to stall but Megalos improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Megalos lands with a shot to the body.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Megalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilios Megalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Megalos digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Megalos lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Megalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megalos throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Megalos lands with a hook. Benderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Megalos lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benderson takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Megalos 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.
Megalos thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Megalos lands.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Megalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benderson throws a right hand that Megalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Megalos also avoids with ease.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Megalos looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Megalos slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson throws a hook but Megalos avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Megalos misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos wants to clinch.
Megalos dodges the punch combination from Benderson.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Megalos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos keeps Benderson at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Megalos 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 2714 p4p, 276 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 2239 p4p, 225 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Vicious White Kids No Lip. Umanouke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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240 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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280 lbs
30 - 23 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanouke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Drama throws a series of punches but Umanouke avoids them all with ease.
Drama throws an off balance right hand
and Umanouke counters with a single leg into guard. Drama didn't expect that.
Drama keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drama is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Drama keeps moving.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Drama is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Drama is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drama cracks Umanouke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Umanouke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umanouke.
A jab from Drama misses.
Drama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke slips a jab and a cross from Drama.
Drama lands with a nice combination. Umanouke backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umanouke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Umanouke moved out of range.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drama scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Umanouke lands a body shot.
Drama wants to land a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke lands with a hook. Drama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drama misses with a looping right.
Umanouke moves into the clinch.
Drama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Drama both land. Nice combination.
Drama slips a jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Drama cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drama.
Umanouke throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Drama.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Crunch! Drama slams his shin into Umanouke's torso.
Umanouke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drama.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drama throws a big counter combination but Umanouke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umanouke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drama.
Umanouke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Drama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drama.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.
Umanouke blocks a low kick nicely.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Drama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Drama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umanouke.
Umanouke swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Jab from Umanouke.
Drama moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Drama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a right hand that Umanouke ducks under and follows up with a left that Umanouke also avoids with ease.
Umanouke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drama defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Drama's shoulder, as Drama tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umanouke connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Drama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by Drama.
Umanouke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drama is fending him off so far but Umanouke persists. Nope, Drama circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umanouke slips a jab from Drama.
Umanouke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drama back to the cage. Umanouke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drama doesn't seem bothered though.
Drama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umanouke's head.
Umanouke gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke tries to pass to full mount but Drama defends it.
Drama trying to hold on to Umanouke's head to control him but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Umanouke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umanouke trying to control but Drama is having none of it.
Drama is working to get back to half guard.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Drama is squirming around nicely.
Umanouke controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Umanouke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke misses with a head shot.
Umanouke looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Umanouke is looking to work his way around to Drama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drama blocking the ground and pound.
Drama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke cracks Drama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Umanouke landing strikes from the mount and Drama is in trouble!
Umanouke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Umanouke with the ground and pound from mount.
Umanouke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drama is looking to escape.
Umanouke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umanouke looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umanouke controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Drama takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Umanouke blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Umanouke tries to bum rush Drama with a series of wild strikes but Drama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umanouke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Drama to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke connects with a jab.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Drama avoids it easily.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Umanouke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama cracks a nice hook into Umanouke's ribs.
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Drama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Umanouke feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umanouke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drama avoids it really well and circles away.
Drama moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range.
Johnny Drama is winning the standup battle so far.
Drama takes one to the side of the head.
Drama throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Drama moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Drama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umanouke needs to keep his hands up - Drama had a free shot at his head there.
Umanouke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drama.
Drama digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
Drama misses with a double jab
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Drama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drama scores with a spinning back kick!
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drama takes one to the chin there.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range.
Drama tests Umanouke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drama pushes Umanouke off and gets back to his feet.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
Umanouke feints the counter takedown.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umanouke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke shoots for a double leg takedown but Drama sprawls well. He's pushed Umanouke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnny Drama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Drama thows a body kick. Umanouke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Drama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drama blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke takes a swing at Drama's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke lunges at Drama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drama's hand.
Umanouke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umanouke there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Drama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
Drama tests Umanouke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Umanouke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umanouke throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.
Umanouke misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Drama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Drama!
A relieved looking Johnny Drama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ueda Umanouke had this to say: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavey Beaumont (ranked 1613 p4p, 181 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 1699 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
290 lbs
34 - 22 - 0 |
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271 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beaumont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beaumont takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brakeley throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Beaumont as he connects with a hook.
Brakeley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beaumont.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Nice straight punches there by Beaumont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beaumont.
Brakeley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beaumont counters with a body kick.
Beaumont misses with a series of wild punches.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Beaumont avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaumont.
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Beaumont off balance momentarily.
Beaumont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Beaumont scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a jab to the body
letting Beaumont counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont tries to close the distance and clinch but Brakeley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beaumont moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beaumont tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Beaumont avoids it with no problem.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
Beaumont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brakeley pushes Beaumont off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beaumont.
Beaumont scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beaumont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Beaumont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Beaumont has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beaumont.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Beaumont throws a combination that misses
and Brakeley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beaumont! Brakeley lets Beaumont back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Beaumont is rocked!
Cavey Beaumont's cut is getting worse.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beaumont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Brakeley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Beaumont throws a body kick that misses
and Brakeley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brakeley throws a push kick but Beaumont slaps the foot to one side.
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Beaumont is out of range.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Beaumont misses.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Beaumont ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley walks into a jab.
Beaumont lands with a kick to the temple. Brakeley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beaumont connects with a jab.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaumont manages to avoid it.
Beaumont throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beaumont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Beaumont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaumont is looking to slow Brakeley down with leg kicks.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Beaumont moves out of range.
Brakeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beaumont throws a lazy uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a good, hard body kick but Beaumont shrugs it off.
Beaumont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws out a loose jab but Beaumont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beaumont avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
Some bone on bone action there as Beaumont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beaumont swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Brakeley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brakeley.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaumont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a hook but Beaumont blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont clinches with his opponent.
Beaumont has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Beaumont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Beaumont tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Beaumont throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beaumont wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Beaumont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beaumont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beaumont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a body shot but no joy.
Beaumont throws a push kick but Brakeley slaps the foot to one side.
Brakeley connects with a high kick.
Beaumont avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beaumont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brakeley lands with an overhand left.
Oh Beaumont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cavey Beaumont's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beaumont punishes Brakeley's body with a nice straight punch.
Beaumont seems to have got his legs back now.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Beaumont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beaumont tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beaumont with a jab.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaumont closes the distance and clinches.
Beaumont tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Beaumont has him pinned against the cage.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike from Beaumont.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike.
Brakeley just leaning against Beaumont, taking a breather.
A short right from Beaumont on the inside.
Brakeley managing to block the knees to the body from Beaumont.
Beaumont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brakeley.
Beaumont looks to land a right hand but Brakeley moved out of range.
Beaumont throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Beaumont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
It looked like Beaumont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beaumont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Beaumont avoids it well.
Beaumont looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Brakeley counters with a good low kick that Beaumont was not able to check.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaumont misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont's corner calls for a 1-2. Beaumont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Brakeley.
Beaumont is looking to counter punch.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaumont.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Beaumont ducked under it nicely.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
Beaumont moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Beaumont lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brakeley will feel that in the morning.
Brakeley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Brakeley lands the left hand.
Jeez, Cavey Beaumont's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beaumont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Beaumont darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brakeley trying to control here.
Beaumont is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Brakeley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beaumont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brakeley pulls Beaumont in close to prevent any damage.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaumont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brakeley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brakeley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beaumont wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Beaumont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley seems keen to control Beaumont's posture.
Brakeley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont has his hands on Brakeley's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Beaumont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
Brakeley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beaumont throws the left hand but Brakeley avoids the punch easily.
Beaumont lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beaumont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beaumont swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley checks a low kick from Beaumont.
Beaumont scoring well with a low kick there.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beaumont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
Beaumont shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brakeley pushes Beaumont off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont checks a leg kick.
Beaumont lands a nice looking body kick.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Beaumont saw that one coming.
Beaumont throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beaumont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brakeley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beaumont lands an elbow that stopped Brakeley in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beaumont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brakeley blocks it with crossed arms.
Beaumont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaumont prevents a body shot from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavey Beaumont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body punch.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike.
Beaumont takes a shot to the head.
Brakeley stalling against the cage.
Brakeley lands a right hand.
Cavey Beaumont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beaumont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brakeley.
Beaumont swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Beaumont slips a jab from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a combination that misses
and Brakeley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brakeley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beaumont has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beaumont and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beaumont counters with a series of strikes. Brakeley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beaumont throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Beaumont blocking some punches.
Brakeley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beaumont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Beaumont with that takedown attempt.
Beaumont slips a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brakeley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beaumont is able to avoid easily.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Beaumont.
Brakeley lands a really nice looking cross but Beaumont seems unphased.
Beaumont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley scores with a nice strike.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cavey Beaumont's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Brakeley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Built (ranked 853 p4p, 122 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 880 p4p, 123 weight class). Built comes into the arena with Back That Azz Up blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yormomza Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built rushes Braz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built breaks the clinch.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
letting Built counter with a right hand.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Built as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built lands a nice hook to Braz's body. Braz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Braz looks winded!
Built lands a head shot.
Braz walks straight into a right hand from Built - that's dropped him! Built jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Braz from any more punishment! Braz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yormomza Built!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yormomza Built made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ri Zaadha (ranked 701 p4p, 100 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 487 p4p, 70 weight class). Zaadha comes into the arena with Here I Am blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ri Zaadha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnkvist looks for a takedown but Zaadha sprawls well.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnkvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaadha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist throws a counter combo.
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaadha throws Barnkvist to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaadha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnkvist misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaadha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist stalling in the clinch.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Barnkvist wants to stall.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Barnkvist tries to stall but Zaadha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaadha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaadha throws a hook but Barnkvist avoids it easily.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Nice straight punches there by Barnkvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnkvist.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaadha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnkvist.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnkvist in his tracks.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Zaadha lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaadha lands a big head kick that sends Barnkvist tumbling to the mat! Zaadha takes a step backwards and waves Barnkvist back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaadha slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist slips under a jab.
Barnkvist closes the distance and pushes Zaadha back into the cage.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Barnkvist has Zaadha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaadha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnkvist shoots and misses
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Barnkvist misses with the head strike.
Zaadha stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha rushes Barnkvist and presses him up against the cage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Barnkvist works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
That has opened up Peter Barnkvist's cut even more.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnkvist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zaadha to the mat. Zaadha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Zaadha is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnkvist avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Barnkvist down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnkvist.
A jab from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnkvist ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaadha swivels and escapes.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnkvist is rocked!
The cut above Peter Barnkvist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it.
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Zaadha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zaadha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Barnkvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnkvist is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaadha finish him?
Barnkvist throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Zaadha keeps it at a distance.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnkvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnkvist seems to have recovered his senses.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist prevents Zaadha from getting back to his feet.
Ri Zaadha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaadha has his feet on Barnkvist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaadha to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barnkvist trying to stall but Zaadha improves his position.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the head.
Barnkvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnkvist tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Barnkvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnkvist tries to move into range but Zaadha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnkvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaadha tries to avoid it but Barnkvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaadha to the ground. Zaadha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barnkvist fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaadha 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A victorious Ri Zaadha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Johansson (ranked 564 p4p, 72 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 550 p4p, 69 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
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28
256 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rooy misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range.
Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Van Rooy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Van Rooy.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Rooy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy pushes Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rooy blocking some punches.
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Van Rooy slips under a jab from Johansson.
Van Rooy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Van Rooy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Rooy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson lands a jab.
Van Rooy moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rooy scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Rooy counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rooy throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Rooy throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Van Rooy staying out of range there.
Van Rooy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Van Rooy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Rooy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Van Rooy throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Van Rooy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Van Rooy does it's job there.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rooy. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Van Rooy ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Van Rooy moved out of range.
Van Rooy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Van Rooy avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy blocks a head kick by Johansson.
Van Rooy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Van Rooy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws the left hand but Van Rooy avoids the punch easily.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rooy counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rooy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johansson with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Van Rooy dominated that round.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Rooy lands with a kick to the temple. Johansson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Van Rooy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Rooy looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rooy finds it's way round the side to connect with Johansson's head.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Van Rooy moves away and avoids it.
Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rooy throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
and Van Rooy counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Rooy moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Van Rooy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Rooy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Van Rooy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Van Rooy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Van Rooy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Rooy doesn't seem bothered though.
Johansson lands with a cross.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Johansson misses
and Van Rooy counters with a right hand to the body.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range.
Van Rooy lunges at Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johansson's hand.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Rooy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Van Rooy lands.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rooy throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rooy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson is looking for a counter combo.
Van Rooy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rooy lands a body shot.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Van Rooy dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
Van Rooy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Rooy and Johansson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Rooy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Van Rooy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 243 p4p, 37 weight class) and Dave Wearmouth (ranked 312 p4p, 48 weight class). Gideon Navarro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
178 lbs
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31
187 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Navarro lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Navarro pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Navarro blocks the leg kick.
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wearmouth's calf.
Navarro throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navarro to score with a decent uppercut.
Navarro digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro scores with a head kick. Wearmouth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Wearmouth shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Navarro lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Navarro tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Navarro lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Navarro both land. Nice combination.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Navarro breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro moves in looking to clinch but Wearmouth pushes him off.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Navarro 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.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Navarro.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Wearmouth.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Navarro forces Wearmouth back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Navarro down.
A shot to the liver by Navarro. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Navarro.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Navarro breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Navarro. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Navarro throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Navarro only half commits.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Navarro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Navarro. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Navarro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Wearmouth backs away, Navarro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wearmouth scores with a spinning back kick!
Navarro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a three punch combo that has Navarro backing up. Navarro nods at Wearmouth to acknowledge the strikes.
Navarro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Navarro.
Wearmouth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wearmouth back to the cage. Navarro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wearmouth tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes one to the side of the head.
Wearmouth defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Navarro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Navarro lands but Wearmouth takes it in his stride.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Navarro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Navarro slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wearmouth's calf.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Navarro moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
After the fight, Gideon Navarro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 342 p4p, 50 weight class) and Hyryx Dall (ranked 304 p4p, 43 weight class). Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rattlesnake. 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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201 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thiago!
Dall goes for an armbar but Thiago turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thiago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall 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.
Dall has his foot on Thiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thiago defends well.
Dall trying to control the position here.
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Thiago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall trying to control but Thiago flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thiago gets his hands free as Dall looks to control.
Thiago controlling the position well here. Dall rolled but Thiago kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dall tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control his opponent's hands but Thiago gets his hands free.
Thiago has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dall's body.
Thiago controlling well, preventing Dall from escaping the position.
Dall trying to control the position but Thiago manages to sink in the hooks.
Dall is in bad spot here.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall turns into Thiago and is now in his guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Dall is fighting to break Thiago's control of his arms but Thiago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall working for a triangle but Thiago defends it easily.
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thiago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
Dall wants to control but Thiago postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thiago off and has taken his back!
Thiago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thiago scores with a body shot.
Thiago lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Thiago takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Thiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thiago won't be happy with that.
Thiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago prevents Dall from moving into mount.
Thiago is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Thiago.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall is looking to control Thiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Thiago seems content to control.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thiago content to control rather than advance.
Dall wants to control but Thiago passes into side.
Thiago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dall struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying his best to control but Thiago has mounted him.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Dall can't escape the position.
Thiago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling the pace for now.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Thiago connects with a jab.
Thiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago throws a lazy body kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago sends Dall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thiago is motioning to the referee to let Dall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dall limp body while Thiago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'I got bit!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Fiso (ranked 87 p4p, 14 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 100 p4p, 15 weight class). Fiso comes to the cage accompanied by The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan). The crowd seem to be enjoying Intruder's choice of entrance music: Bed Intruder. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Intruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Intruder throws a good cross that connects.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Fiso tries to land a front kick but Intruder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fiso pinned against the cage. Fiso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Intruder tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Intruder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Intruder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Intruder has closed the distance and engaged Fiso in a clinch.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Fiso's head.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Fiso tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Fiso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Intruder.
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a body kick.
Fiso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Intruder tries to clinch but Fiso moves out of range.
Intruder fails with the takedown.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso scores with a head kick. Intruder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Intruder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder throws a leg kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Intruder cracks Fiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Intruder looks to land a body kick but Fiso moved away.
Intruder rushes Fiso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso misses with a body punch.
Fiso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fiso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
Intruder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Intruder is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Intruder shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiso sprawls well. He's pushed Intruder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Fiso slips a jab from Intruder.
Fiso cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Intruder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Intruder has Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiso tries to pull guard but Intruder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Intruder.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Intruder won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder lands a body shot.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fiso as the two fighters clinch.
Fiso lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
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.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Fiso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Intruder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Intruder throws a good cross that connects.
Fiso slaps away a takedown attempt from Intruder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Intruder throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Intruder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Intruder swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Intruder.
Intruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiso circles away.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
Intruder tries to clinch up but Fiso circles away and keeps his distance.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Fiso is avoiding it.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Intruder is predictable there
and Fiso counters with a low kick, right behind Intruder 's knee.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder feints a counter leg kick.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder misses with a low kick.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Fiso tried to score with a low kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder feints the counter takedown.
Fiso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Intruder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Intruder in his tracks.
Intruder takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Intruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bed Intruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder postures up in Fiso's guard and throws a big left but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Intruder passes into half guard.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiso's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
Intruder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
Intruder controlling the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Intruder is keeping the position for now.
Intruder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiso's guard.
Intruder stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Intruder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fiso's guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Intruder stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Intruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fiso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso controls Intruder momentarily but Intruder frees himself.
Intruder won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Intruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso passes Intruder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Intruder wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso prevents Intruder from improving his position.
Intruder 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso is trying to control. Intruder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Intruder is trying to control but can't.
Fiso stalling.
Intruder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso pushes down on Intruder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Intruder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Intruder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Intruder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Intruder is trying to get back to full guard.
Intruder is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Intruder tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Intruder defends it.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Intruder wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder darts in and clinches Fiso up against the cage.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Intruder won't allow it.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intruder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bed Intruder.
I've got Intruder 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bed Intruder!
During a confident post fight interview, Bed Intruder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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