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WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wyadd (ranked 1825 p4p, 221 weight class) and Barry McCockiner (ranked 2152 p4p, 254 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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181 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McCockiner!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCockiner throws a body punch but Wyadd moves out of range.
McCockiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyadd.
McCockiner lands with a straight right. Wyadd didn't see that one coming.
McCockiner connects with a body shot that sends Wyadd's belly button to the back.
Wyadd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCockiner tries to avoid it but Wyadd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCockiner to the ground. McCockiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner shows good takedown defense.
Wyadd shoots in and gets a takedown into McCockiner's guard.
Wyadd has gone for a leg lock! McCockiner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wyadd's guard.
McCockiner is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCockiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCockiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCockiner passes Wyadd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
McCockiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCockiner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wyadd!
McCockiner controlling the position easily from mount.
Wyadd is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that McCockiner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wyadd gets back to half guard.
Wyadd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCockiner pulls his head out easily.
McCockiner prevents Wyadd from standing back up.
Wyadd actively working from the bottom here.
Wyadd is pressing down on McCockiner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCockiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyadd can't keep his opponent in guard - McCockiner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wyadd looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCockiner passes into side control!
Wyadd tries to improve position but can't.
McCockiner controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCockiner trying to control the position but Wyadd is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyadd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from McCockiner as Wyadd shoots in.
McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCockiner scores with a punch to the head.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wyadd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a low kick.
McCockiner misses the jab.
Wyadd slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCockiner but McCockiner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wyadd shoots in and bounces McCockiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCockiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCockiner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wyadd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCockiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
Wyadd keeping moving, preventing McCockiner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCockiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCockiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wyadd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCockiner defends well.
McCockiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyadd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner is stalling in the full guard.
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCockiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCockiner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCockiner postures up.
Wyadd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCockiner stays in close to Wyadd's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wyadd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCockiner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner keeping his opponent close.
Wyadd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCockiner wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyadd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCockiner tries to avoid it but Wyadd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCockiner to the ground. McCockiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyadd fails with the takedown.
Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wyadd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wyadd with a poor takedown
and McCockiner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well.
McCockiner counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner scores with a leg kick.
Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well.
McCockiner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up with McCockiner, looking for a takedown. Wyadd pushes McCockiner against the cage but McCockiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCockiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wyadd's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyadd.
Wyadd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wyadd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCockiner's waist but McCockiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyadd off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCockiner works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt
and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner scores with a push kick.
Wyadd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyadd tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCockiner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyadd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyadd.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wyadd shoots in and bounces McCockiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyadd is one step ahead there.
McCockiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCockiner controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself.
McCockiner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCockiner.
Danny Wyadd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCockiner looking for a sweep. Not yet McCockiner, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd drops back looking for a leg! McCockiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCockiner manages to kick Wyadd off! Wyadd jumps back into McCockiner's guard.
McCockiner controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wyadd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCockiner defends it nicely.
Wyadd shoots for a takedown but McCockiner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCockiner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCockiner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCockiner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCockiner keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyadd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCockiner lands a leg kick that knocks Wyadd off balance momentarily.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCockiner but McCockiner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wyadd's head.
McCockiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wyadd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McCockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCockiner 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rawse (ranked 2180 p4p, 218 weight class) and Jan Schrijber (ranked 3326 p4p, 307 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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269 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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30
237 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Schrijber!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrijber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schrijber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Schrijber dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Rawse scores with the left hand. Schrijber knows he should have avoided that one.
Rawse throws the left hand but Schrijber avoids the punch easily.
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schrijber.
A little jabbing left from Schrijber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse cracks Schrijber with an open hand slap.
Rawse drops Schrijber with a big left hand and mounts him. Schrijber is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schrijber wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rawse celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Besy Jyre (ranked 3388 p4p, 379 weight class) and Bob Vendarra (ranked 3092 p4p, 357 weight class). Vendarra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Of Wolf And Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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189 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyre fails with a takedown attempt.
Vendarra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vendarra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jyre. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre closes the distance and clinches up with Vendarra, looking for a takedown. Jyre pushes Vendarra against the cage but Vendarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Jyre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra is trying to stand up here but Jyre is controlling him well.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre.
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Jyre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jyre prevents Vendarra from improving his position.
Jyre stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet.
Jyre seems to be working for a kimura but Vendarra defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jyre connects with a nice short shot to Vendarra's temple.
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Jyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jyre is nestled in close to Vendarra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jyre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vendarra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre.
Jyre stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vendarra defends it well.
Jyre winds up and cracks Vendarra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre.
Jyre wants to work for an arm triangle but Vendarra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jyre wants to take a breather but Vendarra is having none of it.
Jyre thows a huge punch but Vendarra dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jyre winds up and cracks Vendarra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vendarra is trying to stand up here but Jyre is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Jyre.
Vendarra tries to get to full guard but Jyre has control of the leg.
Vendarra pushes Jyre off looking to stand but Jyre dives back in and keeps control.
Jyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vendarra tries to kick Jyre off but Jyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jyre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jyre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vendarra is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyre is looking for a kimura here.
Vendarra is still in real trouble! Can Jyre finish him?
Vendarra tries to kick Jyre off but Jyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Besy Jyre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vendarra staying out of range there.
Vendarra seems to have recovered his senses.
Jyre has Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jyre misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jyre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra punishes Jyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vendarra, which made it look bad.
A clash of legs there as Jyre blocks the low kick.
Jyre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jyre closes the distance and clinches up with Vendarra, looking for a takedown. Jyre pushes Vendarra against the cage but Vendarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Besy Jyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyre tries for a takedown but Vendarra circles away easily
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Jyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Vendarra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyre has managed to clinch.
Jyre jumps guard but Vendarra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vendarra did well to prevent Jyre getting side control.
Vendarra pushes Jyre off but Jyre dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra is not content to let Jyre control the position.
Jyre working the head with strikes.
Jyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vendarra keeps working.
Vendarra is trying to work for a sweep but Jyre has mounted him!
Jyre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyre wants to control the pace but Vendarra is squirming around nicely.
Besy Jyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vendarra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jyre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vendarra turns into him and now he's in Jyre's guard.
Vendarra is looking to stand up but Jyre won't let him.
Vendarra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vendarra is one step ahead there.
Jyre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vendarra is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyre wants to get back to full guard.
Vendarra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jyre wants to control but Vendarra is keeping busy.
Jyre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vendarra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jyre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vendarra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jyre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Vendarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vendarra misses with a left hand
and Jyre counters with a straight right hand.
Vendarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Jyre misses with a takedown
and Jyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Jyre has Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vendarra throws a right hand that misses
and Jyre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jyre darts in and clinches Vendarra up against the cage.
Jyre prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch.
Jyre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jyre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Jyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jyre rushes Vendarra and presses him up against the cage.
Jyre jumps guard but Vendarra stands there with Jyre around his waist. Jyre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
Jyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Besy Jyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyre shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jyre shoots and misses
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vendarra.
Jyre instigates a clinch.
Vendarra is pressed up against the cage. Jyre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vendarra down to the mat. Vendarra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Besy Jyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jyre is rocked!
Jyre closes the distance but Vendarra moves to the side
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Jyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Jyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Vendarra tests Jyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra drops Jyre with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vendarra follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2353 p4p, 265 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 2090 p4p, 239 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Baals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Baals's defenses.
Baals looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Baals blocks it.
Curtis throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a nice body kick.
Baals takes one to the side of the head.
Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baals takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baals sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baals.
Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals slips under a jab from Curtis.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis lands a big uppercut and Baals crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baals looks OK. Curtis waves Baals back to his feet!
Baals is rocked!
Baals is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Curtis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Baals crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Baals's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 1423 p4p, 163 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 2768 p4p, 298 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki avoids a kick to the body.
Viki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avetisyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Avetisyan defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Avetisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avetisyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avetisyan misses with a straight left.
Avetisyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Viki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki cracks Avetisyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Viki throws a hook but Avetisyan avoids it easily.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Viki blocks it.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Avetisyan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Avetisyan.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avetisyan drops his hands momentarily and Viki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avetisyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viki's head.
Viki lands a slapping body shot.
Viki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avetisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avetisyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viki at a distance.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Avetisyan moved out of range nicely.
Avetisyan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viki blocks a head kick by Avetisyan.
Viki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Viki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avetisyan lands a high kick to the side of Viki's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Avetisyan dives into guard, looking to finish.
Viki is rocked!
Avetisyan gets to his feet. Viki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Avetisyan catches Viki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viki is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
Avetisyan throws a quick head kick that knocks Viki silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Avetisyan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edgar Avetisyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgar Avetisyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Brown (ranked 3434 p4p, 313 weight class) and Ricardo Del Brophy (ranked 867 p4p, 106 weight class). Kingsley Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Del Brophy's chin.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Del Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Del Brophy darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Del Brophy! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Del Brophy to his feet! Del Brophy is in big trouble!
Del Brophy is rocked!
Brown throws a powerful right kick. Del Brophy tried to block low but the kick was high! Del Brophy was taken right off of his feet! Brown jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kingsley Brown!
Post fight, an emotional Kingsley Brown said '"where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Vonshredder (ranked 2003 p4p, 239 weight class) and Donald Trumpet (ranked 885 p4p, 119 weight class). Vonshredder comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Speak. Trumpet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Vonshredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Trumpet!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonshredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Vonshredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vonshredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonshredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Vonshredder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vonshredder swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Vonshredder is predictable there
and Trumpet counters with a nice leg kick.
Vonshredder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vonshredder misses with a combination
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Vonshredder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Vonshredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonshredder cracks Trumpet with an open hand slap.
Vonshredder moves into the clinch.
Vonshredder has had enough of the clinch but Trumpet keeps him there for the moment.
Vonshredder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshredder swinging wildly here.
Vonshredder misses the body punch
and Trumpet counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonshredder. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Trumpet catches Vonshredder right on the button with a cross.
Oooooh!!! Vonshredder has knocked Trumpet down with a huge combo! Vonshredder steps away and waves a wobbly Trumpet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonshredder dives in and grabs Trumpet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trumpet pushes down on Vonshredder's head and hops out.
Vonshredder tries to clinch
and Vonshredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonshredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Vonshredder shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trumpet connects with a jab.
Vonshredder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vonshredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonshredder is rocked!
Vonshredder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Vonshredder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vonshredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vonshredder falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coral Sea (ranked 437 p4p, 54 weight class) and Uri Gellar (ranked 1125 p4p, 135 weight class). Sea comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Gellar has chosen James Randi exposes Uri Geller as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coral Sea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea slips a jab and a cross from Gellar.
Gellar tries to clinch there but Sea circles away.
Gellar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sea.
Sea keeps Gellar at a distance using the push kick.
Sea cracks Gellar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gellar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gellar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gellar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sea.
Sea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gellar lands a nice looking body kick.
Gellar takes one to the chin there.
Gellar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gellar has time to react.
Gellar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Gellar.
Gellar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Sea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sea.
Sea feints and then cracks Gellar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gellar down.
Sea blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Sea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gellar flicks out a counter leg kick but Sea steps away.
Sea misses with a wild body shot.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gellar misses with a straight left.
Sea connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Sea.
Sea just misses with a punch to the body.
Sea lands a jab to the head.
Sea is looking to slow Gellar down with leg kicks.
Sea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gellar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sea fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea lands a jab.
Sea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gellar is trying to defend but Sea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sea working over Gellar with some ground and pound. Gellar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Sea is controlling well.
Gellar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sea jumps into side control!
Gellar trying to remain calm as Sea controls from the top position.
Gellar is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea lands an elbow.
Gellar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gellar keeps working.
Sea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sea misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Gellar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sea in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gellar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Coral Sea!
A very excited looking Coral Sea rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 933 p4p, 109 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 698 p4p, 86 weight class). Bobblehead comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland lands a jab to Bobblehead's midsection.
Copeland swings widly with a right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Bobblehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobblehead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobblehead throwing a counter right hand but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Copeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobblehead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobblehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Copeland wants to stand up but Bobblehead is controlling him.
Bobblehead looking to pass the guard.
Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bobblehead prevents Copeland from getting back to his feet.
Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobblehead passes Copeland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bobblehead 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.
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Copeland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland pushes Bobblehead off and gets back to his feet.
Copeland darts in and clinches Bobblehead up against the cage.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch.
Copeland lands a jab to the nose.
Copeland drives through and clinches with Bobblehead against the cage.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobblehead manages to break the clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobblehead, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead working aggressively here.
Bobblehead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Bobblehead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobblehead throws a head punch that misses.
Bobblehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Bobblehead avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch.
Bobblehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Copeland. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Copeland moves out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a combination
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Bobblehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Copeland.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobblehead circles away.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Copeland lands.
Copeland misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Copeland tries to clinch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bobblehead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Copeland clinches up with Bobblehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobblehead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobblehead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copeland is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobblehead.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Bobblehead blocks the elbow strike.
Bobblehead tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobblehead tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobblehead dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Bobblehead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
A short left from Bobblehead.
Copeland working Bobblehead over with knees to the body.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Bobblehead blocks with his arms.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Bobblehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Copeland.
Bobblehead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Bobblehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Copeland pushes Bobblehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobblehead avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Bobblehead shrugs off.
It looks like Bobby Bobblehead has been cut.
Bobblehead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Copeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobblehead.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobblehead is defending well for now.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bobblehead avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Bobblehead circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland misses with a double jab
and Bobblehead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Bobby Bobblehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Copeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Copeland is rocked!
Copeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobblehead finish him?
Bobblehead tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Copeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Copeland tries to clinch but Bobblehead is having none of it.
Bobblehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Copeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bobblehead counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Copeland!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland sneaks out the side door and pushes Bobblehead away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Copeland misses with a hook.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copeland as he avoids it easily.
Copeland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobblehead backs up against the cage.
Copeland cracks Bobblehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Copeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Copeland misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead digs a good body shot into Copeland's ribs.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Bobblehead is avoiding it.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Copeland moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland gets a clinch.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bobblehead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland misses the jab.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobblehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Copeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Bobblehead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobblehead working aggressively here.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Bobblehead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Bobblehead manages to break the clinch.
Copeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking cross lands there for Copeland.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobblehead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Copeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Copeland rushes Bobblehead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland is working Bobblehead over against the cage.
Bobblehead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobblehead takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Copeland cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.
Copeland tries to clinch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Copeland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bobblehead is in Copeland's guard.
Copeland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bobblehead has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bobblehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland is looking to control Bobblehead's arms but Bobblehead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Copeland has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Copeland.
Bobblehead managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bobblehead counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobblehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobblehead throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Copeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Copeland throws a looping overhand right but Bobblehead ducks down to avoid it.
Bobblehead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Bobblehead lands a left hand.
Copeland taking a breather.
Bobblehead blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Bobblehead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with the head strike.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bobblehead avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Bobblehead lands a right hand.
Bobblehead avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looking to stall.
Bobblehead avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Bobblehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobblehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland looks to land a right hand but Bobblehead moved out of range.
Copeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Copeland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobblehead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bobblehead is in close to Copeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobblehead trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobblehead is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead gets to his feet and stands over Copeland, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Copeland felt that one! Bobblehead unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Copeland from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
A very excited looking Bobby Bobblehead rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Travis Copeland was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merel (ranked 512 p4p, 69 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 981 p4p, 130 weight class). Farmery has chosen Bad Wolves-Zombie as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Merel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farmery looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel connects with a looping right hand.
Merel slips under a jab from Farmery.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmery misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Farmery has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel defending well as Farmery loads up on a big left hand.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farmery under the eye.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel counters with a right hand to the body.
Merel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farmery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farmery in his tracks.
Merel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Farmery throws a body kick that misses
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farmery shoots in and drives through. Merel sprawls well.
Farmery fails to land the takedown.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Farmery connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farmery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Farmery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farmery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Merel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Merel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farmery.
Farmery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Farmery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farmery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Farmery enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farmery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Farmery looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmery is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is controlling Merel's posture.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel is really struggling to control Farmery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Merel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farmery controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery blocks a jab.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Farmery throws a nice looking combination but Merel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farmery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merel avoids it really well and circles away.
Merel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farmery's guard.
Farmery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Farmery scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farmery has picked Merel up and slammed him! Merel can't keep hold of the triangle and Farmery manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Merel dodges the ground and pound from Farmery.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Farmery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merel gets full guard.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Farmery dives in for a single leg takedown but Merel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Merel misses its target.
Farmery swinging wildly here.
Farmery moves out of range of the strikes.
Merel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farmery tries to avoid it but Merel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farmery to the ground. Farmery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farmery connects with a crisp jab.
Merel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farmery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farmery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merel slips a straight right by Farmery.
Farmery has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery shoots in looking for a takedown. Merel tries to sprawl out of it but Farmery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Farmery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farmery backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel shoots in but Farmery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Merel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Merel trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Merel is pressing down on Farmery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farmery is holding on for now.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farmery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farmery moves into full guard.
Merel postures up.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Farmery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farmery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merel's waist but Merel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farmery off to one side.
Merel gets the takedown into side control.
Farmery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel trying to control the position but Farmery is working away.
Farmery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel slows the pace down.
Merel trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Merel throws a strike aimed at the side of Farmery's head but Farmery avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farmery is trying to control Merel's posture but Merel avoids it.
Farmery wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Merel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Farmery's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Farmery is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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