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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sooper Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Travis Hunter's chin.
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156 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sooper Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Mann.
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Mann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann is trying to hold Hunter in close to prevent damage but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter stops Mann from getting back to his feet.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has mounted him!
Mann is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mann is just holding on here. Hunter manages to take his back.
Well, with Hunter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mann is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mann is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mann is in bad spot here.
Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter prevents Mann from getting the reversal.
Mann tries to improve his position but instead Hunter has taken his back!
Mann can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Hunter keeps control of the position as Mann tries to break free.
Hunter biding his time, controlling Mann.
Mann tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann dominated that round.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunter showed some decent athleticism there.
Mann is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann missing with punches from the bottom.
Mann tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter takes Mann's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Sooper Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mann trying to control the action but Hunter just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Mann.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Sooper Mann has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Mann.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mann throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mann defends it nicely.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Mann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunter's hands.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
A good leg kick by Mann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mann can pounce on him.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Mann.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Mann misses with a hook.
Mann throws a front kick that sends Hunter stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mann.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sooper Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Sooper Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mann misses with a right hand
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann 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!
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Mann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mann.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Mann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunter slips a straight right by Mann.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann scores with a nice strike.
Mann throws a head kick that Hunter semi-blocks.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
Mann throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Mann misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Mann leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sooper Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mann - the referee stops the clock and Hunter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mann. Hunter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mann defends well and Hunter ends up having to push Mann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mann misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Sooper Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann scores with a nice head shot.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Mann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sooper Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mann!
Mann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Mann's head coaches at Ground Zero London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Mann.
Mann lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunter looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Mann misses with an uppercut.
Mann is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mann tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with an uppercut.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Mann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mann continues to drive forward.
Hunter is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Travis Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sooper Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sooper Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sooper Mann!
Sooper Mann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Kloesov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergus Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Fergus Mitchell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oliver Kloesov's chin.
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Kloesov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a leg kick
and Kloesov counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kloesov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Kloesov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mitchell takes a step back to recover.
Mitchell 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.
Kloesov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kloesov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Mitchell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kloesov.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Kloesov's head coaches at Real Fighter GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Mitchell misses
and Kloesov counters with a leg kick.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Kloesov moves away and avoids it.
Kloesov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Mitchell misses
and Kloesov counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloesov throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Kloesov is having none of it.
Mitchell looks winded!
Kloesov trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Kloesov tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Kloesov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell controls Kloesov momentarily but Kloesov frees himself.
Kloesov stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Mitchell trying to remain calm as Kloesov controls from the top position.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov controlling from side mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kloesov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kloesov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Kloesov with a series of wild strikes but Kloesov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kloesov scores with a nice body kick.
Kloesov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Kloesov blocks a jab.
Kloesov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitchell to the mat! Mitchell manages to get full guard.
Kloesov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Kloesov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kloesov is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Kloesov from controlling successfully.
Kloesov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Oliver Kloesov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Kloesov moves out of range.
Kloesov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Kloesov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kloesov.
Kloesov throws a head kick that Mitchell semi-blocks.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kloesov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Kloesov moves out of range.
Kloesov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kloesov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kloesov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kloesov tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Kloesov back against the cage.
Mitchell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kloesov wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Kloesov trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloesov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kloesov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oliver Kloesov.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Kloesov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kloesov also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Kloesov. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Good leg kick by Kloesov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kloesov can pounce on him.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Kloesov with a series of wild strikes but Kloesov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kloesov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fergus Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Kloesov with a series of wild strikes but Kloesov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kloesov. Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Kloesov coming out on top.
Mitchell is rocked!
Kloesov 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.
Mitchell is still in real trouble! Can Kloesov finish him?
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Kloesov slips nicely into half guard.
Kloesov throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Kloesov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mitchell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kloesov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
Kloesov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mitchell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kloesov has cracked it and Mitchell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kloesov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Kloesov!
Post fight, Oliver Kloesov stared into the camera and said 'WHO'S THE BOSS!? I AM THE BOSS!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caprillo comes into the arena with The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caprillo fails to land the takedown.
Raban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caprillo.
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caprillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caprillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Raban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caprillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caprillo's back!
Raban loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Caprillo hold on?
Raban doesn't have the hooks in and Caprillo manages to turn into his guard.
Caprillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caprillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raban is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Raban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caprillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caprillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caprillo stays in close to Raban's body and controls the position.
Raban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caprillo trying to control but Raban is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Raban darts in looking for a takedown but Caprillo gets double underhooks and turns Raban into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo can't break the clinch.
Caprillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raban swats away the attempt to clinch by Caprillo.
Raban misses with a double jab.
Caprillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raban circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Cesar Caprillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raban dodges the punch combination from Caprillo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caprillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt.
Raban moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caprillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo clinches.
The referee calls for Raban to work.
Raban can't get the takedown.
Caprillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caprillo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raban manages to break the clinch.
Caprillo throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Caprillo blocks a head kick by Raban.
Caprillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caprillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caio Cesar Caprillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caprillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caprillo blocks the body kick.
Caprillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caprillo moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Caprillo.
Caprillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Caprillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caprillo tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Raban prevents a body shot from Caprillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Cesar Caprillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caprillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Caprillo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raban is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caprillo wants to stall.
Raban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caprillo landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caprillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caprillo tries to pull guard but Raban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caprillo avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caprillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raban avoids it.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Caprillo pulls guard successfully.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caprillo pulls Raban in close to prevent any damage.
Raban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caprillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban won't allow Caprillo to sweep him here.
Raban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raban won't allow Caprillo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raban wants to control from the top but Caprillo keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caprillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caprillo looks to land a body kick but Raban moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban scores with a head kick. Caprillo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raban tries to avoid it but Caprillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raban to the ground. Raban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caprillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caprillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raban is being controlled here.
Caprillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Raban is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caprillo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Raban gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Caprillo is thwarting Raban's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban is not content to let Caprillo control the position.
Caprillo works his way into full mount!
Caprillo trying to control but Raban is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caprillo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Cesar Caprillo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Raban bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Caprillo moves in looking to clinch but Raban pushes him off.
Raban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raban wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Raban with that takedown attempt.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James Raban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caprillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raban counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raban wants to clinch.
Raban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raban looks to land a combination but Caprillo avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Raban wants to take the fight to the mat but Caprillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raban has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Caprillo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Caprillo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raban gets his way!
Caprillo tries to escape but Raban has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Raban is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Caprillo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Caprillo for a finish.
Raban not allowing Caprillo to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban is persistently looking for the submission but Caprillo is defending it well.
Caprillo tries to escape the position.
Caio Cesar Caprillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caprillo trying to control but not successfully.
Raban is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Caprillo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban controls the action.
Raban is hanging on to Caprillo's back as he tries to escape.
Raban trying to control momentarily.
Raban controlling the position well here. Caprillo rolled but Raban kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Caprillo is in bad spot here.
Raban scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Caprillo can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Raban is controlling the position but Caprillo somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Caprillo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caprillo keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caprillo pulls Raban in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Raban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caprillo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Cesar Caprillo!
A very excited looking Caio Cesar Caprillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Mourning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mourning comes to the cage accompanied by Rising to the Top -- KRS One. The crowd seem to be enjoying Birthday's choice of entrance music: Happy Birthday Mr President. Alonzo Mourning has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Alonzo Mourning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Mourning.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Birthday avoids the head kick by Mourning.
Mourning sends Birthday crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mourning is motioning to the referee to let Birthday up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Birthday looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mourning lands a right hand from hell, dropping Birthday. Mourning pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Mourning!
Alonzo Mourning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasi Leuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Gillespie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillespie misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leuka.
Leuka throws a series of punches but Gillespie avoids them all with ease.
Leuka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gillespie.
It looks like Andy Gillespie has been cut.
Gillespie looks for the body kick but Leuka saw that one coming.
Leuka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gillespie.
Leuka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gillespie was covering up waiting for the punch and Leuka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gillespie pulls Leuka in close to prevent any damage.
Gillespie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leuka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leuka scores with a decent looking hook.
Gillespie throws the kick towards the body but Leuka avoids it.
Gillespie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gillespie slips under a jab from Leuka.
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gillespie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leuka.
Leuka scores with a hook.
Leuka throws a shot from downtown. Gillespie moves away and avoids it.
Gillespie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leuka checks it well.
A head kick misses from Leuka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gillespie.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillespie avoids the head kick by Leuka.
A telegraphed right hand from Gillespie misses the target.
Leuka lands an overhand right.
Gillespie slips a straight right by Leuka.
Gillespie slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gillespie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gillespie moves out of range of the body kick from Leuka.
Gillespie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Leuka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gillespie misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Leuka.
Leuka closes the distance and clinches up with Gillespie, looking for a takedown. Leuka pushes Gillespie against the cage but Gillespie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leuka avoids the body shot from Gillespie.
Leuka throws a hook but Gillespie blocks it.
Gillespie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gillespie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leuka checks it well.
Gillespie avoids a kick to the body.
Gillespie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leuka momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Leuka.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Leuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gillespie's guard.
Leuka wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving.
Gillespie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka looking to pass the guard.
Gillespie looking to control.
Gillespie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Gillespie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Leuka tries to land a front kick but Gillespie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gillespie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leuka misses with the combination.
Leuka slips under a jab.
Gillespie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leuka.
Gillespie is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gillespie.
Leuka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gillespie.
Leuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gillespie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leuka somewhat.
Gillespie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Leuka misses with an uppercut.
Gillespie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gillespie lands a leg kick that knocks Leuka off balance momentarily.
Leuka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leuka misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Gillespie.
Leuka checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leuka throws a good cross that connects.
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillespie blocks the body kick.
Gillespie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leuka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Gillespie'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.
Gillespie motions for Leuka to come forward. Gillespie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gillespie.
Gillespie throws a wild body kick that Leuka sees coming a mile off.
Lasi Leuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillespie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leuka circles away quickly and effectively.
Leuka throws a hook but Gillespie avoids it easily.
Leuka throws a looping overhand right but Gillespie ducks down to avoid it.
Leuka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gillespie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leuka misses with a head kick.
Gillespie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Leuka lands an overhand right.
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gillespie.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gillespie wants to control but Leuka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka wants to stand but Gillespie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gillespie tries to roll over but Leuka keeps him under control.
Gillespie wants to control but Leuka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gillespie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie is trying to control the position but Leuka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gillespie is keeping the position for now.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Leuka from controlling successfully.
Gillespie is pulling down on Leuka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leuka, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gillespie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leuka's calf.
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leuka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leuka throws a body kick that misses.
Gillespie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gillespie.
Gillespie throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Leuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gillespie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leuka at a distance.
Gillespie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gillespie.
A jab from Leuka misses.
That kick from Gillespie tenderised Leuka's leg. Leuka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gillespie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gillespie lands with a cross.
Gillespie misses with a leg kick.
Leuka misses with a body kick.
Gillespie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gillespie.
Gillespie avoids the head kick by Leuka.
Leuka moves out of range of the body kick.
Leuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gillespie.
Leuka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leuka!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gillespie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gillespie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leuka lands with a slapping head kick.
Leuka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gillespie if he has to take too many more of those.
Leuka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gillespie circles away quickly and effectively.
Leuka dives in for a single leg takedown but Gillespie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gillespie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gillespie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillespie breaks the clinch.
Leuka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gillespie. Gillespie obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Leuka as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Leuka.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillespie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Leuka.
Gillespie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leuka darts in looking for a takedown but Gillespie gets double underhooks and turns Leuka into the cage.
Gillespie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Gillespie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gillespie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gillespie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leuka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gillespie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leuka's knee momentarily.
Gillespie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leuka misses with an uppercut. Gillespie saw that one coming.
Leuka shoots for a takedown but Gillespie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick by Leuka misses
and Gillespie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gillespie with a hook.
Gillespie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gillespie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Gillespie.
Nice shot lands for Gillespie.
Gillespie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leuka blocks the body kick.
Leuka misses with a hook.
Leuka throws a wild body kick that Gillespie sees coming a mile off.
Gillespie throws a leg kick which misses Leuka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leuka tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Leuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leuka showed some decent athleticism there.
Gillespie tries to get to full guard but Leuka has control of the leg.
Gillespie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gillespie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gillespie is desperately trying to improve his position but Leuka has a good base and remains in mount.
Leuka trying to control but Gillespie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie is looking to improve his position but Leuka isn't that keen on the idea.
Gillespie is squirming around, avoiding Leuka's attempts to control the action.
Leuka wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie is holding on tight.
Gillespie tries to hold on but Leuka pushes him away.
Leuka looking to control but Gillespie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leuka content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka is looking to stand but Leuka has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Leuka trying to control but Gillespie is having none of it.
Gillespie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gillespie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leuka tries to pass to full mount but Gillespie defends it.
Lasi Leuka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gillespie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leuka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillespie lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Leuka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gillespie throws an overhand right that lands on Leuka's shoulder, as Leuka tries to avoid the shot.
Leuka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gillespie. That one must have hurt.
Leuka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gillespie.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Leuka does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillespie tries to land a front kick but Leuka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gillespie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Gillespie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gillespie throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gillespie.
Leuka misses with a takedown attempt - Gillespie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leuka throws the kick towards the body but Gillespie avoids it.
Leuka misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Gillespie.
I think Gillespie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Gillespie!
Andy Gillespie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris as his entrance music. Tom Haverford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell misses with a few strikes there.
Caldwell slips a jab from Haverford .
We've been hearing reports that Caldwell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caldwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haverford pinned against the cage. Haverford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caldwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haverford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caldwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Haverford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haverford moves forwards but Caldwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Jimmy Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caldwell takes one to the side of the head.
Caldwell instigates a clinch.
Haverford prevents Caldwell from breaking the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldwell breaks the clinch.
Haverford clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Haverford lands with a light punch inside.
Haverford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haverford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caldwell's efforts to push away.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haverford 's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell working aggressively here.
Haverford lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Caldwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haverford stalling against the cage.
Haverford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caldwell's face.
Haverford keeps control of Caldwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caldwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haverford lands a left hand.
Caldwell avoiding damage as Haverford throws knees to the body.
Caldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haverford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haverford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Haverford from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford stands and throws Caldwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldwell wants to get back to his feet but Haverford drags him back down.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.
Haverford tries for a kimura but Caldwell is defending well.
Haverford trying to control the position but Caldwell is working away.
Haverford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caldwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Caldwell tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caldwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haverford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caldwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caldwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haverford working away.
Caldwell regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford trying to control the action but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Caldwell wants to control but Haverford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haverford seems to be looking for submissions.
Caldwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haverford pulls his head out easily.
Haverford trying to mount his opponent but Caldwell defends it.
Haverford prevents Caldwell from improving his position.
Haverford seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haverford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haverford is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Haverford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haverford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caldwell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caldwell darts in looking for a takedown but Haverford gets double underhooks and turns Caldwell into the cage.
Haverford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caldwell's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Caldwell fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Caldwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haverford blocks an uppercut.
Haverford taking a breather.
Haverford misses with an elbow over the top.
Haverford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haverford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caldwell is trying to stall.
Haverford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to stall but Haverford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caldwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haverford scores with a knee to the head.
Haverford tries to land knees in the clinch but Caldwell avoids the damage to the body.
Haverford looking to throw knees to the head but Caldwell is blocking nicely.
Haverford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Caldwell.
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haverford wants to land a leg kick but Caldwell is out of range.
Haverford throws a nice looking combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldwell.
Caldwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Haverford tries to sprawl out of it but Caldwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haverford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haverford scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haverford tries to avoid it but Caldwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haverford to the ground. Haverford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Haverford is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haverford .
Haverford throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Haverford looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldwell is just out of range.
Caldwell moves out of range as Haverford strikes.
Caldwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Haverford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haverford can't find room to land a body shot as Caldwell controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Haverford .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caldwell.
Haverford landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haverford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Haverford .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford has Caldwell pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Caldwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haverford lands with a right to the head.
Caldwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Tom Haverford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Haverford .
Haverford stalling against the cage.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haverford misses with a punch to the body.
Haverford misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haverford misses with a body punch.
Caldwell is trying to break the clinch but Haverford is controlling him.
Haverford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haverford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caldwell up against the cage.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but Caldwell blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haverford has Caldwell pressed against the cage, preventing Caldwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caldwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caldwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Caldwell misses with some punches.
Haverford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haverford connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Haverford .
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Haverford .
Caldwell trying to control the position but instead, Haverford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caldwell into the cage.
Caldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haverford lands an uppercut.
Haverford struggles to land a body shot inside as Caldwell controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Haverford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haverford .
Haverford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caldwell looks to land a combination but Haverford avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Haverford there.
Caldwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Haverford pushes him off.
Caldwell looks to land a combination but Haverford avoids it well.
Haverford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haverford . Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haverford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haverford misses with an uppercut.
Caldwell stalks Haverford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haverford 's face. Haverford staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haverford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haverford but Haverford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caldwell is defended easily by Haverford .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caldwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haverford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caldwell wants to stand but Haverford is controlling his arm.
Caldwell trying to control the position but Haverford is working away.
Caldwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haverford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haverford tries to buck Caldwell off but Caldwell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is looking to take a break and control but Haverford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haverford tries to buck Caldwell off but Caldwell is having none of it.
Caldwell wants to stand but Haverford is controlling his arm.
Haverford is looking to regain half guard here but Caldwell keeps moving and retains side control.
Caldwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Haverford is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Haverford 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell laying and praying for a moment but Haverford takes advantage and regains half guard.
Caldwell wants to free his trapped foot but Haverford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haverford trying to hold on to Caldwell's head to control him but Caldwell postures up.
Caldwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haverford wants to get back to full guard.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haverford sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haverford trying to hold on to Caldwell's head to control him but Caldwell postures up.
Tom Haverford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haverford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Haverford !
A relieved looking Tom Haverford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. White has chosen If You Want Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
White throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Jack White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a good, hard body kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes cracks the inside of White's front leg.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White drops Barnes with a nice combination! White dives into Barnes's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Nate Barnes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnes wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Barnes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White tries to clinch up.
Nate Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a strike but Barnes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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 are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
White throws a leg kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
White misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from White.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but White moved away.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes blocks a head kick by White.
Barnes lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
White misses with an uppercut.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with a jab.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack White.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from White.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
White throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nate Barnes'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. This is the final round!
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnes takes a step back to recover.
Barnes throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Barnes lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a looping right.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a body shot.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from White.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
White throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nate Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack White!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack White 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of Ravia has chosen The Witcher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Dragunov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dragunov misses.
Dragunov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Of Ravia lands a jab to Dragunov's midsection.
Dragunov throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Ravia.
Dragunov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ilya Dragunov has been cut.
Dragunov misses with a wild body shot.
Dragunov connects with a body shot that sends Of Ravia's belly button to the back.
Of Ravia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Ravia misses with a straight left.
Dragunov checks a leg kick.
Of Ravia scores with a jab. Dragunov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dragunov with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Ravia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragunov tries to land a front kick but Of Ravia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Of Ravia misses with a body shot.
Of Ravia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of Ravia misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Dragunov.
Dragunov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Of Ravia checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Ravia looks to throw the jab but Dragunov is out of range.
Of Ravia lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Of Ravia.
Of Ravia blocks a head kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Of Ravia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Dragunov as he checks the leg kick.
Dragunov throws a low kick but Of Ravia avoids it.
Of Ravia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Of Ravia scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Ravia is looking to land body kicks.
Of Ravia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Dragunov coming out on top.
Of Ravia throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Ravia misses the target.
Of Ravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov scores with a head kick. Of Ravia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dragunov lands with a shot to the body.
Of Ravia misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dragunov.
Dragunov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dragunov misses.
Dragunov throws a chopping leg kick but Of Ravia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Geralt Of Ravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Ravia throws a shot from downtown. Dragunov moves away and avoids it.
Of Ravia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragunov connects with a crisp jab.
Of Ravia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragunov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Ravia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov throws out a powerful jab.
Of Ravia swings for the body but Dragunov moves out of range.
Of Ravia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragunov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Of Ravia right on the button. Of Ravia goes down! Dragunov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dragunov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Dragunov!
Ilya Dragunov is the new middleweight champion!
Ilya Dragunov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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