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LFNC 144 - Holiday Hangover PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sid Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Khoury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing- Kanye West. Shannon Khoury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Khoury!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Khoury's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh controlling from the top position.
Khoury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khoury is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Singh tries to clinch there but Khoury circles away.
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singh has Khoury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khoury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khoury manages to break the clinch.
Singh is looking to land body kicks.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh moves into the clinch.
Khoury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khoury is pressed up against the cage. Singh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khoury down to the mat. Khoury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khoury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoury checks a low kick from Singh.
Khoury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Khoury there.
Khoury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.
Singh is rocked!
Khoury drops Singh with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Singh! Khoury dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Khoury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Dravin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dravin comes into the arena with Dark Clouds blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Walker's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Dravin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Walker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dravin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walker tries to kick Dravin off in order to stand up. Dravin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Walker has eaten all the pies!
Dravin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Walker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Walker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dravin.
Dravin moves into full mount!
Dravin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dravin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walker hang on?
Dravin throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
Dravin content just to control the position here.
Walker is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravin working Walker over with strikes here.
It looks like James Walker 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!
Dravin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Walker because Dravin loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to buck Dravin off but he can't manage it.
Dravin landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up James Walker's cut even more.
Dravin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker taking shots to the head.
The cut above James Walker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Walker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derek Dravin!
Derek Dravin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Liikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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238 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pertti Liikanen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liikanen.
Nice shot lands for Liikanen.
Dan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Liikanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller wants to clinch up but Liikanen keeps it at a distance.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Liikanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liikanen throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Liikanen is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Liikanen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller stands and throws Liikanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Liikanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Liikanen down.
Liikanen struggling a bit here.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Liikanen defending against the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Liikanen with a big right hand but Liikanen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liikanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liikanen wants to control but Miller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liikanen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Liikanen wants to get back to his feet.
Liikanen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller wants to control but Liikanen is keeping him busy.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Miller trying to control the position but Liikanen is working away.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liikanen is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Liikanen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Liikanen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Miller turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Miller!
Post fight, Dan Miller stared into the camera and said 'Had a good camp, and felt great out there. Lost me some weight before the fight as well. Let's what I can do now.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seek n Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalpa shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Lalpa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morse prevents Lalpa from standing back up.
Lalpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalpa wants to get back to full guard.
Morse wants to stand up but Lalpa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lalpa is looking for a sweep. Morse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morse wants to pass the guard but Lalpa is defending well.
Lalpa moves into full guard.
Morse stands up and waves to Lalpa to follow him.
Morse throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalpa avoids the body shot from Morse.
Morse is looking to land body kicks.
Lalpa shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Lalpa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misual Lalpa.
Lalpa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morse throws a shot from downtown. Lalpa moves away and avoids it.
Morse misses with a wild body shot.
Morse feints and as Lalpa raises his hands in defense, Morse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morse wants to stand but Lalpa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalpa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lalpa wants to sweep here but Morse controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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!
Morse lands a couple of elbows.
Lalpa is looking for a triangle but Morse pushes his legs off easily.
Lalpa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morse defends it easily.
Morse drops back looking for a leg! Lalpa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalpa manages to kick Morse off! Morse jumps back into Lalpa's guard.
Morse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalpa on the ground.
Morse is looking to stand up but Lalpa won't let him.
Morse is posturing up here but Lalpa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morse tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morse has to tap! Slick submission there by Lalpa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Misual Lalpa!
Misual Lalpa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Funk McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from McTavish misses.
McTavish gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muller is trying to get back to half guard.
McTavish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
Muller regains half guard.
Muller wants to improve his position but McTavish is controlling well.
McTavish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
McTavish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muller is just holding on here. McTavish manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish struggling to keep hold of the position.
Muller breaks McTavish's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McTavish working a defensive guard but Muller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Muller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McTavish, who protects the arm well.
Muller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McTavish is trying to improve his position.
Muller working the ground and pound but McTavish is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McTavish has escaped the position, nice work there.
McTavish can't do much from the bottom here.
Muller throwing strikes but McTavish manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McTavish trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom.
McTavish is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McTavish tries for a kimura but Muller is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller can't do much from the bottom here.
Muller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McTavish presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McTavish takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
McTavish not allowing Muller to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will McTavish go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McTavish is hanging on to Muller's back as he tries to escape.
McTavish looking to break Muller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Muller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McTavish will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McTavish is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTavish sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Muller taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Funk McTavish!
A victorious Funk McTavish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy's entrance music is Two Steps from Hell - Norwegian Pirate. A fine choice. The key to victory for Francis Troy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Harrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Troy can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Troy - the referee stops the clock and Harrison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Troy. Harrison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Troy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Troy pinned against the cage. Troy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrison.
Francis Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Harrison.
Harrison looks winded!
Troy lands a jab to Harrison's midsection.
Troy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Troy circles away easily
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Troy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrison.
Harrison fails with the takedown
and Troy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy scores with a body shot.
Troy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Troy has knocked Harrison down with a huge combo! Troy steps away and waves a wobbly Harrison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harrison is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Harrison crumples to the floor! Troy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francis Troy!
After the big win, Francis Troy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Paige has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Paige!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paige swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paige.
Paige scores with a nice strike.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Paige avoids the punch easily.
Oooooh!!! Paige has knocked MacLeod down with a huge combo! Paige steps away and waves a wobbly MacLeod back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paige lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacLeod throws a head kick but Paige moves out of range.
MacLeod works over Paige's head and body with a nice combination.
Paige tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Paige.
Paige lands with an overhand left.
Paige scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from MacLeod finds it's target.
MacLeod lands a nice hook to Paige's body. Paige takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Paige finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Paige with a series of wild strikes but Paige uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paige scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
MacLeod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paige finds it's way round the side to connect with MacLeod's head.
MacLeod throws a body kick that misses.
Paige fails to land with a series of punches.
Paige throws a lazy uppercut
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige is looking to clinch.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Paige.
Paige gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paige is rocked!
Paige misses with a left hand
and MacLeod counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paige connects with a crisp jab.
Paige missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod lands a lovely overhand right.
Paige 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.
MacLeod clinches up with Paige and pushes him back against the cage.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Paige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod has Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
Paige displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paige is keeping busy.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige effectively controlling the action here.
Paige misses with some punches.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacLeod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paige's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paige tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Nice elbow from MacLeod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paige trying to control the position but instead, MacLeod has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paige into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paige tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Paige will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacLeod throws a body punch but Paige moves out of range.
Paige with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paige moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod swings for the body but Paige moves out of range.
Paige misses with a looping right.
MacLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paige closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paige seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paige.
Paige doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige taking a breather.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paige is trying to force a seperation but MacLeod has the dominant position.
Paige taking a breather.
Paige blocking some punches.
MacLeod has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige lands a left hand.
Paige stalling in the clinch.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paige is stalling here.
Paige throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod prevents Paige from breaking the clinch.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paige.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Paige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paige takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Paige - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Paige blocks it.
Paige misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Paige lands with a left to the head.
Paige misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Paige scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Paige stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
Paige working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Paige doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige is trying to break free.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Paige throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod throws a sloppy head kick
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paige lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacLeod backs up against the cage.
Paige misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MacLeod connects with a leg kick. Paige looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
Paige throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
MacLeod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paige throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod wants to slow Paige down by chopping away at his legs.
Paige fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paige.
Paige pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Paige misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod lands the left hand.
Paige misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod throws a sloppy head kick and Paige moves out of range easily.
Paige moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacLeod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paige's sensitive parts.
MacLeod throws a sloppy head kick and Paige moves out of range easily.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Paige moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paige with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paige throws a nice looking combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Paige scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige tries to clinch
and MacLeod counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Paige misses.
Crunch! MacLeod slams his shin into Paige's torso.
Paige takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paige rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paige blocks the body kick.
MacLeod slips under a jab.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Paige takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
Paige misses with a straight right.
MacLeod throws a lazy right hand but Paige sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paige tries to clinch up but MacLeod circles away and keeps his distance.
MacLeod throws a right hand that misses
and Paige counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Paige avoids the head kick by MacLeod.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Paige was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod instigates a clinch.
Stan Paige seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Paige.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod pushes Paige back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paige misses with a punch to the body.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige is trying to stall.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Paige lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paige has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stan Paige!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowser Stormcrow (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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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowser Stormcrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. Saber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stormcrow lands a slapping body shot.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stormcrow ducks right into an uppercut from Saber.
Stormcrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stormcrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saber.
Saber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow.
Saber lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormcrow throws a head kick that misses
and Saber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up.
Stormcrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saber throws an overhand right that lands on Stormcrow's shoulder, as Stormcrow tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Saber misses.
Saber blocks a head kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a big head kick that sends Saber tumbling to the mat! Stormcrow takes a step backwards and waves Saber back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saber is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands with a right and another and another! Saber is in big trouble! Stormcrow lands again and this time it's lights out for Saber! A quality knockout there for Stormcrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bowser Stormcrow!
A very excited looking Bowser Stormcrow 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger has chosen Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United as his entrance music. Russ Rutger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Lytle's chin.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lytle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lytle punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lytle stuns Rutger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lytle just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger forces Lytle back against the cage and clinches.
Lytle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lytle is trying to force a seperation but Rutger has the dominant position.
Lytle wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutger won't allow it.
Lytle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Lytle cracks Rutger with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Lytle rushes Rutger and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Lytle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Lytle controls his hands.
Lytle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle tries to circle away but Rutger has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Rutger.
Lytle is trying to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling him.
Rutger breaks from the clinch.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Lytle moves out of range easily.
Lytle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lytle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutger lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutger, right into the meat.
Lytle tries to clinch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws a hook but Lytle blocks it.
Lytle misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutger counters with a nice leg kick.
Lytle thows a body shot but no joy.
Lytle moves out of range of the body kick from Rutger.
Lytle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Lytle does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lytle.
Rutger feints and then cracks Lytle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lytle down.
Rutger slips a jab from Lytle.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lytle in his tracks.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lytle takes the fight into the clinch.
Lytle gets through Rutger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lytle fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger digs a good hook to Lytle's body.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Lytle with an uppercut!
Lytle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rutger counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Rutger looks at the referee who does nothing so Rutger lands a crushing right that sends Lytle to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Rutger!
A pretty intense looking Russ Rutger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aggro?. Donowitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bear Jew . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donowitz throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bishop under the eye.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Donowitz tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Donowitz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
Bishop breaks from Donowitz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Donowitz wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop looking to isolate an arm here. Donowitz doesn't see it coming and as Bishop extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bishop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Bishop!
Billy Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Billy Bishop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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