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MMAL 64: Moon Vs. Tiongson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paned decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paned really is a fat lump.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spider wants to control but Paned is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paned 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.
Spider is trying to control but can't.
Spider throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spider trying to control here.
Paned throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paned perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anderson Spider wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paned. Spider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paned.
Spider throws a series of punches but Paned moves out of range.
Spider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paned at a distance.
Spider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paned wants to pass the guard but Spider is keeping the position.
Spider looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paned controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spider working for a triangle but Paned defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paned's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paned showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paned drops back looking for a leg! Spider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spider manages to kick Paned off! Paned jumps back into Spider's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paned gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spider swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spider pulls Paned into guard.
Paned wants to pass the guard but Spider is keeping the position.
Paned not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paned gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paned shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paned showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paned is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rj Paned dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paned looks for the body kick but Spider saw that one coming.
Paned shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spider is trying to defend but Paned finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paned performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paned seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spider for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rj Paned wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spider feints a jab promting Paned to slip. Spider then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paned slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spider throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spider misses with a head kick.
Spider stuffs the takedown.
Spider lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rj Paned has been cut.
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!
Spider throws a head kick that Paned semi-blocks.
Anderson Spider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spider misses with a two punch combination.
Paned clinches with his opponent.
Paned is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spider can't fight it off and eventually Paned manages to take the fight to the floor. Spider looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paned wants to pass the guard but Spider is keeping the position.
Paned trying to control the position from guard on top but Spider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spider has his foot on Paned's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paned works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paned slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rj Paned wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paned closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spider quickly recovers to half guard.
Paned performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spider is trying to maintain the position but Paned is very close to passing his half guard.
Paned stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spider tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned tries to pass to full mount but Spider defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paned is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paned.
Paned looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rj Paned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rj Paned's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spider connects with a solid leg kick.
Spider cracks Paned with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Spider as Paned shoots in.
Spider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spider lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spider lands with a good body shot.
Spider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spider throws a nice head kick!
Paned has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paned takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spider misses with a series of wild punches.
Paned scores with a takedown into Spider's guard.
Rj Paned overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paned stands up and waves to Spider to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Spider.
Sloppy strikes from Spider. Those never looked like landing.
Spider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rj Paned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paned misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paned circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson Spider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spider lands a really nice looking cross but Paned seems unphased.
Spider scores with a spinning back kick!
Paned is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Spider scores with a four punch combination!
Paned needs to keep his hands up - Spider had a free shot at his head there.
Paned takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spider goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paned throws a right and a left that Spider avoids nicely.
Anderson Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Spider.
Paned avoids the head kick by Spider.
Paned takes one to the chin there.
Paned pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paned misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Spider.
Paned moves out of range as Spider throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paned backs up against the cage.
Paned throws a head kick that misses.
Paned has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spider.
Paned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spider lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spider. Paned does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paned gets the takedown into side control.
Spider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paned is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned is looking to take a break and control but Spider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spider is trying to improve his position.
Spider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anderson Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rj Paned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spider tries to roll over but Paned keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Spider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paned 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rj Paned!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rolando Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen stuffs the takedown.
Paneda looks for a takedown but McQueen sprawls well.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Paneda avoids them all with ease.
Paneda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dylan McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paneda shoots in looking for a takedown. McQueen tries to sprawl out of it but Paneda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQueen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQueen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McQueen 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.
McQueen controlling the position.
Paneda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paneda tries to stand but McQueen is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen seems keen to control Paneda's posture.
McQueen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if McQueen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McQueen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Paneda to get to his feet.
McQueen weaves into range and cracks Paneda right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paneda goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McQueen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dylan McQueen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Mallao told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao with a nice cross.
It looks like Babsie Paneda has been cut.
Mallao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paneda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paneda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallao is defended easily by Paneda.
Paneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Mallao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babsie Paneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mallao.
Mallao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paneda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paneda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paneda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paneda keeps the fight on the outside.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao is pawing at Paneda, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Paneda's nose. Paneda is badly hurt! Mallao pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Paneda tries desperately to hold on but Mallao is relentless in his assault! As Paneda receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Mallao away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Mallao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Hussein is out of range.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Hussein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Hussein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hussein stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Hussein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hussein passes into half guard.
Hussein is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein working Jones over with strikes here.
Hussein lands with some strikes.
Hussein throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Hussein breaks the hold and Jones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hussein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akbar Hussein!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hickey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Hickey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickey shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Hickey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King throws a right and a left that Hickey avoids nicely.
Hickey gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hickey keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hickey working aggressively here.
King tries to circle away but Hickey has him pinned against the cage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickey backwards.
King breaks the clinch.
King drops Hickey with a beautiful combination! Hickey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Hickey is rocked!
It looks like Jake Hickey has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a nice cross there... Hickey is looking wobbly and King recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hickey to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - King jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Akaboro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man, Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! AJ Nelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Akaboro's chin.
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Akaboro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, AJ Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Akaboro is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akaboro.
Akaboro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akaboro passes into half guard.
Akaboro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akaboro is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akaboro throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Akaboro moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akaboro wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Akaboro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Akaboro has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akaboro is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Akaboro trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Akaboro wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akaboro forces his way into half guard.
Akaboro stalling.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akaboro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akaboro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Akaboro throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Akaboro prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Akaboro decides to stand up.
Akaboro drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro throws a big elbow that misses.
Akaboro postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Akaboro from controlling successfully.
Akaboro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Akaboro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akaboro is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is not content to let Akaboro control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Akaboro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akaboro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson regains half guard.
Akaboro moves nicely into side control.
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akaboro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Akaboro.
Akaboro tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Akaboro trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akaboro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akaboro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nelson hang on?
Akaboro controlling from mount.
Akaboro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro controlling from mount.
Akaboro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akaboro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Akaboro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Akaboro cracks Nelson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akaboro lands with some strikes.
Akaboro landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akaboro unloading with bombs!
Danny Akaboro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akaboro landing shots from mount.
Akaboro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akaboro with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akaboro tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Akaboro raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akaboro dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Akaboro dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akaboro closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Akaboro pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akaboro wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Akaboro with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Akaboro which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akaboro is defended easily by Nelson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Akaboro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Akaboro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akaboro stalling in the clinch.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akaboro smiles and moves away.
Akaboro shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akaboro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Akaboro is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Akaboro wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Akaboro looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Akaboro keeps moving.
Akaboro trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Akaboro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Akaboro looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danny Akaboro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akaboro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Akaboro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Akaboro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akaboro, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Akaboro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zorich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Knoxville is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Zorich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville misses with a head kick.
Knoxville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knoxville scores with a kick to the body.
Knoxville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zorich.
Knoxville looks for the body kick but Zorich saw that one coming.
Johnny Knoxville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knoxville keeps Zorich at a distance using the push kick.
Knoxville throws the kick towards the body but Zorich avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zorich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knoxville can pounce on him.
Knoxville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zorich blocks the body kick.
Knoxville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zorich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville throws a low kick but Zorich avoids it.
Johnny Knoxville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zorich just misses with a punch to the body.
Knoxville throws a head kick but Zorich moves out of range.
Zorich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zorich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zorich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zorich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knoxville on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knoxville tries to get out of the position.
Knoxville on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorich taking a breather here.
Zorich looks up at the clock and then as Knoxville takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zorich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zorich controls the position from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knoxville is trying to control Zorich's posture but Zorich avoids it.
Zorich has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Knoxville wants to control but Zorich is having none of it.
Zorich controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zorich content just to control the position here.
Zorich landing shots from mount.
Knoxville taking shots to the head.
Knoxville tries to hold on but Zorich postures up.
Zorich controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Zorich 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville tries to hold on but Zorich postures up.
Zorich controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorich with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zorich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knoxville's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Zorich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knoxville is looking to score with low kicks.
Zorich throws a shot from downtown. Knoxville moves away and avoids it.
Zorich gets a takedown into half guard.
Zorich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zorich passes to side control.
Knoxville trying to control but Zorich flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Chris Zorich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zorich looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Knoxville taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Zorich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Zorich thanked 1337 ANZAC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Barbaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Barbaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Barbaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Balboa misses
and Barbaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balboa thinking.
Balboa misses with a double jab
and Barbaro counters with a low kick, right behind Balboa 's knee.
Balboa looks gassed!
Balboa tries to sprawl but Barbaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbaro decides to stand up.
Barbaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbaro scores with a leg kick.
Barbaro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Balboa sprawling to the canvas! Balboa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barbaro finish him?!
Balboa is rocked!
It looks like Lito Balboa has been cut.
Balboa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Barbaro swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Barbaro!
Joe Barbaro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 1337 ANZAC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Jester. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Clive Williams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Clive Williams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Jabbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabbar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabbar looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Jabbar is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jabbar looks gassed!
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams works over Jabbar with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Jabbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams stands up over Jabbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Williams seems to have locked his on tight now - Jabbar screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Williams, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clive Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolan Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxxi Moon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolan Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson misses with a hook. Moon ducked under it nicely.
Tiongson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moon to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Rolan Tiongson has been cut.
Tiongson lands with a cross.
A big left from Moon misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tiongson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maxxi Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiongson stuns Moon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiongson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiongson misses the shot to the body.
Moon misses with a body shot
and Tiongson counters with a left right combination that sends Moon crashing to the mat - Tiongson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Moon out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolan Tiongson!
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