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Galaxy 50: Don't Stop Me Now PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djolekov Biceps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkes has chosen Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. as his entrance music. Djolekov Biceps could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douglas Wilkes's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Djolekov Biceps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Wilkes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilkes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biceps on his heels. He'll look to pass Biceps's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilkes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilkes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilkes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biceps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Biceps is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilkes, into his guard.
Wilkes working a defensive guard here.
Wilkes is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biceps postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Douglas Wilkes wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biceps.
Djolekov Biceps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkes avoids the head kick by Biceps.
Wilkes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biceps scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkes.
Djolekov Biceps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Wilkes.
Biceps fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilkes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilkes looks winded!
The fighters circle, before Biceps throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wilkes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Biceps lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Djolekov Biceps!
In his post fight interview, Djolekov Biceps gave a big smile as he said 'Ja sam predraga osoba!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marek Koltun 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anton.
Anton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Anton gets caught flat footed, as Koltun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Anton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Anton is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Anton tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control but Anton is keeping him busy.
Koltun lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun working away.
Anton sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koltun lands a nice short elbow.
Koltun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koltun is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Anton is working away.
Anton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Koltun manages to pass to mount!
Anton is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Stephan Anton 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!
Koltun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koltun lands a big elbow.
Anton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anton wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Koltun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anton working to try and regain half guard.
Koltun landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anton gets back to half guard.
Koltun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Anton is defending well.
Koltun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koltun passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Anton is squirming around nicely.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Anton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anton can't escape the position.
Oh Anton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anton is working hard here to advance position.
Anton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun avoids the attempt from Anton to control.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow.
Koltun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anton looks a forlorn figure.
Anton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anton postures up.
Anton throws a big right hand that misses.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Koltun is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koltun breaks from Anton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koltun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Anton counters with a takedown into side control.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Anton keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun is trying to control Anton's posture but Anton avoids it.
Anton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koltun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
Anton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koltun sneaks back into half guard.
Anton trying to control the action but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Koltun trying to control here.
Koltun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anton stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Anton postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun trying to control the position.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton throws an elbow that misses. Koltun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anton's guard. Nice move by Koltun!
Koltun is in close to Anton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun pushing down on Anton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anton wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun winds up and cracks Anton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but Anton defending well.
Anton is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anton is trying to get back to full guard.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anton's head.
Anton won't allow Koltun to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koltun connects with a nice short shot to Anton's temple.
Koltun looking for a submission but Anton manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Koltun distracts Anton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koltun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anton is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anton has time to react.
Anton misses with a takedown
and Koltun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anton takes one to the side of the head.
Anton tries for a takedown but Koltun circles away easily
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koltun circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Anton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton shoots and misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Anton avoids the head kick by Koltun.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anton doesn't seem bothered though.
Anton has managed to clinch.
Koltun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun struggles to land a body shot inside as Anton controls his hands.
Koltun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Antons head.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Anton.
Anton can't get the takedown.
Koltun pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koltun lands a nice uppercut.
Anton tries for a takedown but Koltun manages to get underhooks.
Anton prevents the takedown attempt.
Anton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anton as Koltun tries to tie him up.
Anton letting Koltun take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koltun slows down the pace here.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koltun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anton is keeping busy.
Koltun is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marek Koltun.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Koltun moves into range and clinches up with Anton.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koltun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Anton stalling in the clinch but Koltun improves position.
Koltun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anton up against the cage.
Anton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koltun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anton looking for a takedown.
Anton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koltun prevents Anton from breaking the clinch.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Anton manages to get underhooks.
Anton blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Anton has had enough of the clinch but Koltun keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is stalling here.
Koltun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koltun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anton under the eye.
Anton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koltun swivels and escapes.
Koltun tests Anton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun misses the body punch
and Anton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koltun won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koltun is trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stephan Anton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun seems keen to control Anton's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koltun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clifton Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes jabs at Knight's body.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Knight.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes misses with a body punch
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
That kick from Knight tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes is rocked!
Knight misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Knight and Barnes falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julian Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Julian Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Konopacki 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konopacki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Konopacki throws a shot to the body.
Bruin tries to clinch but Konopacki is having none of it.
Bruin scores with a head kick. Konopacki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Konopacki cracks the inside of Bruin's front leg.
Konopacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruin takes a swing at Konopacki's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Bruin.
Bruin wants to clinch.
Bruin checks a leg kick.
Donk. Konopacki catches Bruin right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Konopacki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bruin - the referee stops the clock and Konopacki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bruin. Konopacki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Konopacki misses with a straight left.
Konopacki moves out of range as Bruin strikes.
Bruin stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konopacki avoids a kick to the body.
Bruin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Konopacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jack Bruin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konopacki avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Konopacki.
Konopacki with a jab.
Bruin moves in looking to clinch but Konopacki pushes him off.
Konopacki throws a jab when Bruin was well out of range.
Bruin moves away from the strike by Konopacki.
Konopacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruin.
A telegraphed right hand from Konopacki misses the target.
Konopacki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack Bruin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruin staying out of range there.
Konopacki misses with a looping left.
Bruin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruin checks a leg kick.
Bruin closes the distance but Konopacki moves to the side
and Konopacki counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki avoids the body shot from Bruin.
Konopacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konopacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konopacki misses the jab.
Bruin takes one on the button.
Bruin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Konopacki throws a sloppy head kick and Bruin moves out of range easily.
Konopacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konopacki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Konopacki throws the left hand but Bruin avoids the punch easily.
Bruin lands a head kick. Konopacki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Konopacki keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruin blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Konopacki.
Bruin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruin moves out of range as Konopacki throws a body kick.
Konopacki walks into a stiff left hand from Bruin.
Bruin slips a jab from Konopacki.
Bruin throws a head kick that half lands.
Bruin moves out of range as Konopacki strikes.
Bruin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Konopacki is out of range and Bruin settles back down.
Konopacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruin connects with a looping right hand.
Bruin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Konopacki is able to avoid easily.
Bruin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konopacki moves away from the strike by Bruin.
Bruin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Konopacki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruin thinking.
Konopacki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konopacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki postures up.
Bruin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konopacki is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konopacki looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Pawel Konopacki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Konopacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Konopacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pawel Konopacki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bruin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konopacki ducks under a wild hook from Bruin.
Konopacki throws a leg kick but Bruin checks it.
Konopacki moves away from the strike by Bruin.
Konopacki slips a jab from Bruin.
Konopacki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Konopacki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruin takes a step back to recover.
Konopacki feints and then cracks Bruin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruin down.
Bruin throws a jab when Konopacki was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Bruin.
Bruin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konopacki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konopacki misses with a straight right.
Konopacki blocks a head kick by Bruin.
Some bone on bone action there as Konopacki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Konopacki.
Konopacki misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konopacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruin wants to land a leg kick but Konopacki is out of range.
Konopacki avoids the head kick by Bruin.
Bruin tries to close the distance and clinch but Konopacki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konopacki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bruin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Konopacki is looking to take a break and control but Bruin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konopacki tries to control but Bruin wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Konopacki wants to control the pace but Bruin is squirming around nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pawel Konopacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Konopacki has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin thuds a left hand into Konopacki's body.
Konopacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruin manages to avoid it.
Jack Bruin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Konopacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruin moves out of range of the body kick from Konopacki.
Konopacki lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruin tries to clinch up.
Bruin misses with the combination.
Konopacki misses with a body kick.
Bruin throws a sloppy head kick
and Konopacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konopacki avoids the body shot from Bruin.
Konopacki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konopacki missing with a left hand there. Bruin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Konopacki dominated that second round.
That's time! Konopacki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Konopacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruin lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruin.
Bruin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruin moves out of range of the leg kick from Konopacki.
Konopacki throws a jab when Bruin was well out of range.
Bruin misses with a hook. Konopacki ducked under it nicely.
Bruin punishes Konopacki's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruin tries to land a front kick but Konopacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Konopacki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruin.
Bruin thows a body kick. Konopacki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Konopacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Konopacki will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruin has Konopacki up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Bruin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruin.
Bruin lands a nice uppercut.
Bruin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it.
Konopacki dodges an elbow strike from Bruin.
Konopacki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Konopacki misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruin trying to land knees to the body.
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
Konopacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Konopacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruin tries to stall but Konopacki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruin pushes off an throws an elbow but Konopacki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konopacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin lands a nice elbow.
Konopacki tries to stall but Bruin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konopacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konopacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bruin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruin lands a right hand.
Konopacki tries to stall but Bruin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Konopacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruin misses with some punches.
Bruin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bruin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Konopacki's brow.
Konopacki tries to stall but Bruin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bruin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruin wants to stall.
Bruin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack Bruin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bruin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konopacki.
Still in the clinch, Konopacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Konopacki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Konopacki blocking some punches.
Bruin taking a breather.
Konopacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konopacki's elbow.
Konopacki has a couple of punches blocked by Bruin.
Pawel Konopacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it.
Konopacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bruin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konopacki up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it.
Bruin tries to throw a body punch but Konopacki avoids it by throwing Bruin back against the cage.
Bruin looking to throw knees to the head but Konopacki is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konopacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack Bruin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bruin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konopacki 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Konopacki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalvin Abrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrum has chosen Leave Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kalvin Abrum will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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28
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Abrum!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abrum counters with a two punch combo.
Dove pushes Abrum up against the cage in a clinch.
Dove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dove is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abrum is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dove goes for a takedown attempt but Abrum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dove closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abrum's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dove postures up in Abrum's guard and throws a big left but Abrum blocks it.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abrum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abrum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dove is stalling in the full guard.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abrum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abrum keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Dove 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.
Dove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abrum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dove throws a big elbow that misses.
Abrum looks winded!
Dove stands up over Abrum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dove trying to control but Abrum is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrum wants to get back to his feet but Dove is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove is working Abrum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Abrum has momentary wrist control but Dove slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dove shoots in and gets a takedown into Abrum's guard.
Dove postures up in Abrum's guard and throws a big left but Abrum blocks it.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abrum being controlled here, momentarily.
Abrum is breathing heavily.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove distracts Abrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dove distracts Abrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Dove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gary Dove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dove wants to control from the top but Abrum keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Dove wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dove drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dove connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dove has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dove working the head and body with strikes.
Dove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dove looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dove not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove is nestled in close to Abrum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dove throwing shots but Abrum is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dove connects with a nice short shot to Abrum's temple.
Dove wants to work for an arm triangle but Abrum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dove wants to take a breather but Abrum is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abrum!
Dove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrum can do to turn this around?
Dove working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dove has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Dove misses.
Dove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abrum defends it nicely.
Dove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abrum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove has Abrum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abrum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dove is trying to drag Abrum to the mat but Abrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dove wants the takedown. Abrum is fighting it off but Dove persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abrum's guard against the cage.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Dove's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gary Dove.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dove.
Kalvin Abrum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abrum but Abrum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dove has a takedown stuffed.
Gary Dove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abrum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dove somewhat.
Dove shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dove was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dove sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abrum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrum parries the strikes from Dove easily there. Dove is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abrum to escape.
Dove in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dove throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dove throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dove tries to advance to mount but Abrum instead regains half guard.
Abrum kicks Dove off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Dove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dove!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerwazy Obuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk has chosen PSY - Gangnam Style as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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31
208 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent knees
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuch gets caught flat footed, as Grzesiuk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obuch is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuch working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzesiuk controlling the position.
Obuch scoring with some ground and pound.
Obuch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grzesiuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obuch is looking to advance position but Grzesiuk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Obuch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzesiuk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Obuch regains half guard.
Obuch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grzesiuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obuch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch moves into full guard.
Obuch is controlling Grzesiuk's posture.
Grzesiuk preventing the sweep.
Obuch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grzesiuk defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obuch wants to sweep but no luck.
Grzesiuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obuch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grzesiuk, into his guard.
Obuch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obuch is looking to work some ground and pound but Grzesiuk has wrist control.
Obuch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuch is stalling in the full guard.
Obuch trying to control but Grzesiuk is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuch with a nice head shot there.
Obuch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obuch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Obuch throwing strikes from guard but Grzesiuk blocks nicely.
Obuch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grzesiuk is trying to keep Obuch in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grzesiuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grzesiuk looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown but Obuch shows good takedown defense.
Grzesiuk moves out of range as Obuch throws a body kick.
Grzesiuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obuch counters with a stiff right hand.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obuch but Obuch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerwazy Obuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obuch counters with a takedown into side control.
Grzesiuk is being controlled here.
Obuch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obuch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grzesiuk, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obuch taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerwazy Obuch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obuch digs a good body shot into Grzesiuk's ribs.
Grzesiuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obuch circles away.
Andrzej Grzesiuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obuch misses with a low kick as Grzesiuk jumps back.
Obuch is looking to slow Grzesiuk down with leg kicks.
Obuch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obuch delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuch lands a right hook to the body.
Obuch throws a head kick but Grzesiuk moves out of range.
Obuch works Grzesiuk's body with a nice hook.
Grzesiuk gets caught napping as Obuch dives in and scores a takedown. Grzesiuk manages to retain guard.
Obuch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gerwazy Obuch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grzesiuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grzesiuk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grzesiuk's shoulder. That is not cool.
Obuch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Grzesiuk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerwazy Obuch!
After winning the bout, Gerwazy Obuch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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33
260 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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32
280 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bak manages to avoid it.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
It looks like Jong Bak has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Bak.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dante Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith leaves Bak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith stuns Bak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a right hand that Bak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bak also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Bak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bak.
Bak goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jong Bak.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Bak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a leg kick but Bak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bak is defended easily by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Bak avoids nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range.
Smith misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Bak shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Bak shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Bak moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jong Bak's cut.
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.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Bak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith feints a jab promting Bak to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith drops Bak with a beautiful combination! Bak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Bak is rocked!
That has opened up Jong Bak's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith goes for a small jab and connects. Now Smith goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bak stumbles back but Smith runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bak to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bak will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Smith!
After the big win, Dante Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Levy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley. 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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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levy.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levy throws a head kick that misses.
Levy slips under a jab from Lowe.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Levy throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Levy moved out of range.
Levy misses with an uppercut.
Levy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lowe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lowe takes one to the chin there.
Lowe is rocked!
Lowe gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Levy points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lowe wakes up just in time to hear Levy thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Levy!
Scott Levy is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Scott Levy stared into the camera and said 'Whymer! Don't even try to screw me! Im waiting for my Of The Night Awards! WOOOOO!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bustamante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cryin' like a Bitch. Rondo has chosen Cassidy - Rondo as his entrance music. Rajon Rondo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Bustamante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rondo digs a good body shot into Bustamante's ribs.
Rondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bustamante.
Bustamante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rondo.
Bustamante takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bustamante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rondo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rondo sprawls well. Rondo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustamante misses with a series of wild punches.
Rondo stuffs the takedown.
Bustamante ducks right into an uppercut from Rondo.
Rondo thumps Bustamante with a low kick.
Rondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bustamante at a distance.
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!
Rondo misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Rondo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rondo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rondo connects with a body shot that sends Bustamante's belly button to the back.
Rondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bustamante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown but Rondo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rondo thuds his right hand into Bustamante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Rondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bustamante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rondo throws a looping overhand right but Bustamante ducks down to avoid it.
Rondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bustamante. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rondo throws out a powerful jab.
Bustamante dodges the punch combination from Rondo.
Rondo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bustamante.
Rondo stalks Bustamante and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bustamante's face. Bustamante staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rondo lands a really nice looking cross but Bustamante seems unphased.
Bustamante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rondo dips to his left and cracks Bustamante with an uppercut!
Bustamante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rondo circles away.
Rondo scores with a jab. Bustamante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rondo scores with a punch to the head.
Wanderlei Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Rondo.
Bustamante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rondo.
Rondo tests Bustamante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rondo lands the left hand.
Rondo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bustamante has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rondo.
An inside leg kick lands from Rondo.
Rondo lands a jab.
Rondo lands a right hook to the body.
Rondo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bustamante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bustamante.
Bustamante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rondo.
Rondo stuns Bustamante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bustamante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Rondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bustamante off the cage and back into range.
Rondo misses the jab.
Bustamante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo thuds his right hand into Bustamante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rondo throws a series of punches but Bustamante avoids them all with ease.
Bustamante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rondo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bustamante is in Rondo's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rondo controlling Bustamante's posture.
Rondo looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bustamante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rondo trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rajon Rondo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rondo ducks under a wild hook from Bustamante.
Rondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rondo slips a jab from Bustamante.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rondo defends it nicely.
Rondo scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rondo, as that shot connected.
Bustamante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rondo lands with a right hand.
Bustamante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rondo throws a shot to the body.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rondo defends it nicely.
Rondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Rondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rondo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante tries to clinch but Rondo is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Rondo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rondo, right into the meat.
Bustamante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bustamante throws a body punch but Rondo moves out of range.
Rondo lands with a nice body punch.
Rondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bustamante under the eye.
Rondo scores with a body shot.
Rondo scores with a nice head shot.
Bustamante walks into a straight right hand from Rondo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rondo, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Rondo.
Rondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bustamante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bustamante walks into a stiff left hand from Rondo.
Rondo scores with a hook.
Rondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Rondo is looking to slow Bustamante down with leg kicks.
Rondo punishes Bustamante's body with a nice straight punch.
Bustamante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bustamante looks for a takedown but Rondo sprawls well.
Rondo lands the left hand.
Rondo connects with a body shot that sends Bustamante's belly button to the back.
Bustamante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rondo clobbers Bustamante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rondo lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo misses with a double jab.
Rondo lands a really nice looking cross but Bustamante seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Rondo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rondo scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Rondo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bustamante doesn't seem phased though.
Rajon Rondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rondo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bustamante.
Both fighters circling a little - Rondo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bustamante if he has to take too many more of those.
Rondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Rondo.
Rondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Bustamante.
Rondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bustamante.
Bustamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands a right hook to the body.
Bustamante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rondo misses with an uppercut. Bustamante saw that one coming.
Rondo lands with a nice body kick.
Bustamante misses with a wild combination.
Rondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bustamante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Rondo. Beautiful body shot.
Rondo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rondo duly obliges.
Rondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
Rondo connects with a leg kick. Bustamante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rondo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bustamante's calf.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bustamante takes a swing at Rondo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rondo throws the left hand but Bustamante avoids the punch easily.
Rondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rondo with a nice cross.
Rondo throws a nice head kick!
Bustamante needs to keep his hands up - Rondo had a free shot at his head there.
Rondo throws a series of strikes that have Bustamante backpedaling.
Rondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bustamante looks to score with a jab to the body but Rondo is just out of range.
Rondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bustamante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rondo lands with a hook. Bustamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rondo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bustamante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rondo can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rondo jabs at Bustamante's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bustamante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bustamante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rondo's waist but Rondo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bustamante off to one side.
Rondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rondo lands a nice hook to Bustamante's body. Bustamante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a good jab.
Bustamante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rondo jabs Bustamante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bustamante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bustamante walks into a stiff left hand from Rondo.
Sloppy strikes from Bustamante. Those never looked like landing.
Bustamante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bustamante.
Rondo lands a nice shot that snaps Bustamante's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rondo scores with a leg kick.
Rondo stuffs the takedown.
Rondo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bustamante takes a step back to recover.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bustamante's head backwards.
Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Rondo finds it's way through Bustamante's defenses.
Bustamante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bustamante scrambles back to his feet.
Rondo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Rondo.
Rondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands the left hand.
Bustamante will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rondo leaves Bustamante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rondo lands a jab to the head.
Bustamante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rondo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bustamante on the side of the head.
Bustamante walks into a stiff left hand from Rondo.
Bustamante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
Rondo cracks a nice hook into Bustamante's ribs.
Rondo digs a good hook to Bustamante's body.
Bustamante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rondo is fending him off so far but Bustamante persists. Nope, Rondo circles away and we're back to standing.
Rondo digs a good hook to Bustamante's body.
Rondo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rondo.
Rondo lands a jab to the head.
Bustamante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bustamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Rondo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bustamante doesn't seem phased though.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bustamante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
Rajon Rondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bustamante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rondo.
Rondo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bustamante fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bustamante's hands.
Bustamante throws a lazy right hand but Rondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Rondo.
Bustamante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rondo.
Bustamante looks to score with a jab to the body but Rondo is just out of range.
Bustamante looks to land a right hand but Rondo moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Bustamante.
Rondo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rondo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rondo connects with a body shot that sends Bustamante's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rondo.
Rondo connects with the punch.
Bustamante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rondo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rondo scores with a nice head shot.
Rondo connects with the punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rondo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bustamante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bustamante fails to land with a series of punches.
Bustamante shoots in for a double leg but Rondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with an open hand slap.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a good jab.
Rondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rondo throws a combination. Bustamante tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rondo cracks a nice hook into Bustamante's ribs.
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rondo throws a nice looking combination but Bustamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rondo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands with a straight right. Bustamante didn't see that one coming.
Bustamante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rondo connects with a body shot that sends Bustamante's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Rondo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bustamante looks to score with a jab to the body but Rondo is just out of range.
Bustamante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rondo throws a leg kick which misses Bustamante's front leg but catches the back leg as Bustamante tries to avoid it.
Rondo connects with a leg kick. Bustamante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rondo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bustamante.
Rondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rondo cracks a nice hook into Bustamante's ribs.
Bustamante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bustamante needs to keep his hands up - Rondo had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bustamante is defended easily by Rondo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bustamante.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown but Rondo shows good takedown defense.
Bustamante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rondo.
Rondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rondo throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo connects with a leg kick. Bustamante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bustamante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bustamante slips a jab and a cross from Rondo.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a takedown but Rondo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bustamante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bustamante takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bustamante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rondo is fending him off so far but Bustamante persists. Nope, Rondo circles away and we're back to standing.
Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bustamante in his tracks.
Rondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bustamante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bustamante throws an overhand right that lands on Rondo's shoulder, as Rondo tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Rondo does it's job there.
Bustamante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rondo connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bustamante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rondo.
Rondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bustamante on the side of the head.
Rondo lands a jab to Bustamante's midsection.
Bustamante takes one on the button.
Bustamante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bustamante blocks a jab.
Rondo connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rondo.
Bustamante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rondo.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rondo as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bustamante under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Rondo. No joy for Bustamante on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante shoots for a takedown but Rondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo jabs Bustamante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rondo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rondo sizes up Bustamante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rondo connects with a solid leg kick.
Bustamante avoids the head kick by Rondo.
Rondo works the jab nicely.
Rondo lands with a straight right. Bustamante didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
Rondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rondo misses with a double jab.
Rondo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bustamante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rondo lands a jab to Bustamante's midsection.
Bustamante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rondo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rondo lands with a straight right. Bustamante didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo scores with a jab. Bustamante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Bustamante with that takedown attempt.
Rondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rondo connects with a body shot.
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!
Rondo lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bustamante is defended easily by Rondo.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rondo connects with a high kick.
Rondo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bustamante.
Rondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a good jab.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bustamante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo throws a series of strikes that have Bustamante backpedaling.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a good jab.
Rondo looks to land a combination. Bustamante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wanderlei Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bustamante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bustamante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rondo's waist but Rondo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bustamante off to one side.
Bustamante avoids the head kick by Rondo.
Rondo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rondo cracks Bustamante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bustamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bustamante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bustamante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo clobbers Bustamante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
Rondo connects with a looping right hand.
Bustamante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rondo can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rondo lands with a cross.
A jab from Rondo does it's job there.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Rondo tenderised Bustamante's leg. Bustamante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bustamante under the eye.
Rondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bustamante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bustamante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajon Rondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rondo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajon Rondo! Rajon Rondo retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Rajon Rondo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Looney 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Warga.
Looney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warga counters with a low kick, right behind Looney 's knee.
Crunch! Warga slams his shin into Looney's torso.
Looney looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Looney fails with the takedown
and Warga counters with a leg kick.
Warga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Looney at a distance.
Warga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warga lands a left and a right that send Looney crashing to the mat, dazed. Warga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Looney is rocked!
It looks like Chad Looney has been cut.
Warga pushes Looney away with a front kick.
Looney is still on wobbly legs! Can Warga finish him?
Warga knocks out Looney with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Warga before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Warga picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyprian Warga!
Cyprian Warga retains his middleweight title!
Cyprian Warga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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