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Troids Next Top Fighter! R4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Never Been by Dub Phizix & Fox. McCracken has chosen Rebels Song - Come out and Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh delivers a nice body kick.
Singh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed McCracken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCracken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Singh lands a high kick!
McCracken shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCracken looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Singh connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Singh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCracken sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
Singh lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
McCracken thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCracken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCracken misses with a kick to the body
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Singh. McCracken shrugs it off though.
Singh feints and then cracks McCracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCracken down.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts.
Singh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singh thumps McCracken with a low kick.
Singh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Singh lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a leg kick but McCracken checks it.
McCracken takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCracken checks a leg kick.
Singh cracks the inside of McCracken's front leg.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh motions for McCracken to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCracken.
Singh throws a push kick but McCracken slaps the foot to one side.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
McCracken throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCracken's knee momentarily.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrackens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh cracks McCracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
Singh scores with a head kick. McCracken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCracken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Singh. McCracken shrugs it off though.
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Singh lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
Singh connects with a single shot there.
Singh throws out a leg kick but McCracken moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken walks into a stiff left hand from Singh.
Singh throws a series of strikes that have McCracken backpedaling.
McCracken avoids the head kick by Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
McCracken shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCracken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Singh.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
McCracken throws a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh scores with a head kick. McCracken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Singh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singh scores with a hook.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh thumps McCracken with a low kick.
McCracken moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
McCracken is trying desperately to land a takedown but Singh is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCracken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCracken throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Singh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh lands a jab to McCracken's midsection.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh rather than just go for the knockout.
McCracken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCracken swinging wildly here.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCracken backs up against the cage.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh throws a nice head kick!
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Singh counters with a nice body kick.
McCracken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Junior Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Singh connects with a leg kick. McCracken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCracken throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCracken's knee momentarily.
Singh lands with an overhand left.
Singh is looking to slow McCracken down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Singh scores with a nice body kick.
Singh lands with a kick to the temple. McCracken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCracken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Singh has got the better of the exchanges.
McCracken 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.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCracken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
McCracken has an Americana. Singh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McCracken is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McCracken hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Conor McCracken!
After winning the bout, Conor McCracken 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commander Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zac Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard lands an overhand right.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shepard misses with a body kick.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Shepard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shepard wants it to stay on the feet.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Shepard moved out of range nicely.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepard sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Commander Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Rogers.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogers's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shepard.
Shepard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants a takedown.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
A right handed body shot lands from Shepard.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shepard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Shepard.
Rogers is rocked!
Shepard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shepard's waist but Shepard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Shepard. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Whack! Shepard lands a heavy head kick that drops Rogers. The ref tackles Shepard to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rogers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Commander Shepard!
Commander Shepard 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 Jack Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evil has chosen Factory of Faith as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Evil!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evil doesn't seem bothered though.
Evil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mr Evil has been cut.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Evil is just out of range.
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps Evil's head back.
Evil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Evil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Evil stumbling backwards into the cage! Evil bounces back off the cage towards Cain, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cain lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cain celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Cain!
Jack Cain very nearly forgot to thank Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Mr Evil stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank Grant for having me, good times '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy DeStefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy DeStefano will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy DeStefano!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeStefano keeps the fight on the outside.
Melo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melo walks into a straight right hand from DeStefano.
DeStefano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeStefano rushes Melo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeStefano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melo.
DeStefano misses with some punches.
DeStefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo is trying to pull guard but DeStefano has him pressed against the cage.
Melo jumps guard and drags DeStefano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeStefano trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Melo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeStefano manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeStefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeStefano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeStefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeStefano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeStefano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeStefano is just riding it out for now. Melo eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeStefano tries to get to full guard but Melo has control of the leg.
Melo is looking for a kimura here.
DeStefano wants to improve his position but Melo is controlling well.
Melo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melo wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeStefano keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DeStefano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melo is really struggling to control DeStefano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melo stalling.
Melo passes to full mount!
DeStefano is desperately trying to improve his position but Melo has a good base and remains in mount.
DeStefano is squirming around, avoiding Melo's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo controlling from mount.
Melo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeStefano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Melo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Melo controlling the pace for now.
DeStefano wants to control but Melo is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo tries to control but DeStefano wriggling away.
Melo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Renan Melo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DeStefano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeStefano defends well and Melo ends up having to push DeStefano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeStefano lands a body punch.
Melo 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 Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by DeStefano.
A short uppercut from DeStefano.
DeStefano throws a head punch that misses.
Melo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeStefano after a bit of a struggle.
DeStefano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeStefano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeStefano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
DeStefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeStefano walks away with a smile on his face. Melo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeStefano tries to clinch up.
Melo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeStefano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeStefano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeStefano scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeStefano digs a good hook to Melo's body.
DeStefano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melo shoots in for a takedown but DeStefano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeStefano digs a good body shot into Melo's ribs.
DeStefano avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as DeStefano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melo doesn't seem phased though.
DeStefano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeStefano!
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!
DeStefano moves into the clinch.
Melo manages to pull guard.
Melo wants to sweep but no luck.
DeStefano wants to control from the top but Melo keeps moving.
DeStefano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeStefano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melo looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeStefano is one step ahead there.
Melo working a defensive guard here.
Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeStefano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeStefano is aware though and is defending well.
Melo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeStefano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeStefano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Melo wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeStefano keeps working.
Melo moves into full mount! DeStefano won't be happy about that!
DeStefano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeStefano is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to take DeStefano's back but he can't do it this time.
DeStefano holds on to Melo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Renan Melo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeStefano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Melo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeStefano has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeStefano can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy DeStefano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeStefano lands with a nice combination. Melo backs away looking to recover.
DeStefano darts in trying to clinch
and Melo counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeStefano won't be happy with that.
Melo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeStefano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Melo is trying to get an arm triangle but DeStefano is defending well.
DeStefano is not content to let Melo control the position.
Melo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeStefano, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeStefano can't do much from the bottom here.
Melo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeStefano, who protects the arm well.
Melo wants to control but DeStefano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melo is trying to get an arm triangle but DeStefano is defending well.
Melo trying to control the action but DeStefano is working from the bottom.
Melo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeStefano has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeStefano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Melo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeStefano is trying to control Melo's posture but Melo avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Melo advances to mount.
Melo is working for a guillotine from mount but DeStefano frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeStefano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melo wants to control the pace but DeStefano is squirming around nicely.
Melo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Melo working for a submission but DeStefano is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo working for a guillotine from mount but DeStefano is in no mood to give up.
Melo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeStefano is surviving well by controlling Melo's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Melo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Melo!
Renan Melo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Darkness, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe The !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carlyle scores with a body shot.
The takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carlyle scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlyle.
Carlyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The walks into a stiff left hand from Carlyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carlyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The misses with a takedown
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Carlyle.
The shoots and misses
and Carlyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carlyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The is rocked!
The misses with a takedown
letting Carlyle counter with a right hand.
Oh The is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The tries for a takedown but Carlyle circles away easily
and Carlyle counters with a nice body shot.
The seems to have got his legs back now.
Carlyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charles Carlyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlyle lands a body shot.
Jab from Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a series of punches but The avoids them all with ease.
Carlyle lands with a cross.
Carlyle throws a low kick but The moves out of range easily.
Charles Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle connects with a crisp jab.
Carlyle tries to bum rush The with a series of wild strikes but The uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlyle cracks The with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle sizes up The with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlyle connects with the punch.
Carlyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carlyle! The is backing up but he can't get away as Carlyle lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops The and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Carlyle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shraf's choice of entrance music: O.C. - time's up . Jamezdin Shraf has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shraf.
McGuiness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shraf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by McGuiness's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Shraf is out of range.
McGuiness moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuiness with a hook.
Shraf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shraf moves out of range as McGuiness strikes.
Shraf moves into the clinch.
Shraf has McGuiness pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuiness manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shraf is working for takedown but McGuiness is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liam McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shraf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuiness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shraf works over McGuiness with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shraf controls the pace.
Shraf won't allow McGuiness to sweep him here.
Shraf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuiness is keeping the position for now.
Shraf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shraf throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGuiness works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shraf misses with a head shot. McGuiness uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf throwing strikes but missing.
McGuiness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shraf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shraf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shraf throwing strikes but missing.
Shraf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuiness has hold of Shraf's hands but Shraf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shraf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuiness's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shraf.
Shraf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shraf throwing shots but McGuiness is blocking nicely.
Shraf controlling the pace.
Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuiness doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf.
McGuiness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shraf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shraf trying to control from half guard but McGuiness is working away.
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shraf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shraf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuiness does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf throws a strike but McGuiness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shraf looking to pass the guard.
Shraf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGuiness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuiness throws a big shot that misses.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuiness misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
McGuiness lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from McGuiness.
McGuiness lands a head shot.
Shraf ducks under a wild hook from McGuiness.
Shraf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuiness.
McGuiness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraf.
McGuiness scores with a three punch combo!
Shraf misses with a takedown attempt - McGuiness sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuiness lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuiness lands a head shot.
McGuiness misses the jab.
McGuiness scores with a nice right hand.
Shraf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liam McGuiness is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McGuiness misses its intended target.
Liam McGuiness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuiness drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuiness misses with a double jab.
McGuiness fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shraf on the side of the head.
Shraf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuiness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuiness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuiness bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shraf's head.
McGuiness with a jab.
McGuiness scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for McGuiness.
McGuiness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuiness throws an off balance right hand
and Shraf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shraf drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGuiness pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from McGuiness misses its intended target.
McGuiness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuiness scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuiness throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from McGuiness misses.
Shraf slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from McGuiness.
McGuiness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuiness misses with a looping right.
Shraf blocks a jab.
McGuiness connects with a jab.
McGuiness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuiness lands a jab to the head.
McGuiness's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shraf under the eye.
Shraf shoots in but McGuiness avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liam McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liam McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by McGuiness there.
McGuiness throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shraf ducks under a wild hook from McGuiness.
McGuiness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuiness sprawls well. He's pushed Shraf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shraf throws a right and a left that McGuiness avoids nicely.
McGuiness sizes up Shraf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shraf closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuiness circles away.
Shraf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shraf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McGuiness dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuiness scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by McGuiness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuiness.
Shraf moves away from the strike by McGuiness.
McGuiness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shraf in his tracks.
Shraf moves away from the strike by McGuiness.
McGuiness cracks Shraf with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuiness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shraf.
McGuiness lands a glancing blow to the side of Shraf's head.
McGuiness lands a jab.
Shraf is rocked!
McGuiness throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
McGuiness lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness lands the left hand.
Good exchange - McGuiness coming out on top.
McGuiness throws a series of strikes that have Shraf backpedaling.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuiness finish him?
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Shraf is out of range.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuiness misses the target.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuiness throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuiness.
Shraf slips under a jab.
McGuiness throws an overhand right that lands on Shraf's shoulder, as Shraf tries to avoid the shot.
Shraf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McGuiness.
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!
Shraf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuiness throws a jab when Shraf was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as McGuiness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shraf doesn't seem phased though.
McGuiness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuiness misses with a looping right.
McGuiness throws the left hand but Shraf avoids the punch easily.
McGuiness throws a lazy right hand but Shraf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuiness scores with a jab.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shraf rushes McGuiness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuiness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liam McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuiness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuiness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shraf jumps guard but McGuiness turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shraf is working for takedown but McGuiness is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shraf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shraf working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuiness keeps working.
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shraf working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
Shraf working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McGuiness showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuiness 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McGuiness!
Liam McGuiness took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zipp Zapp for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Frost!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz checks a low kick from Frost.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Ground Zero, Las Vegas (LOD) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Diaz 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.
Frost avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frost.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost slips under a jab.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Frost.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frost.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Frost settles back down.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Frost's corner calls for a 1-2. Frost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Diaz tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Diaz throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diaz misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz motions for Frost to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Frost defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Frost tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Diaz catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frost effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Frost tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frost wants to stall.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Diaz tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Solomon Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Diaz works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Frost tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes one on the button.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a jab.
Frost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frost's head.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Frost throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok has chosen Jump Around M*thaf*cka as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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18
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. MCconnor does a little dance to reset his feet.
MCconnor fails with the takedown
and Boshtok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MCconnor!
MCconnor's coaches at McGarrys plant works have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
MCconnor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MCconnor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
MCconnor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
MCconnor taking a bit of punishment here - Boshtok scoring with strikes.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
MCconnor looks to move to half guard but instead Boshtok has passed into mount! Damn!
MCconnor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
MCconnor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boshtok is on top in guard.
MCconnor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Boshtok slips an elbow through the middle.
Boshtok won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
Boshtok is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
Boshtok prevents MCconnor from getting back to his feet.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boshtok postures up and lands a big shot to MCconnor's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Boshtok won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet but Boshtok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boshtok forces his way into half guard.
Boshtok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MCconnor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MCconnor tries to kick Boshtok off but Boshtok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Boshtok connects with a nice short shot to MCconnor's temple.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
Boshtok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MCconnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boshtok slows the pace down in half guard.
Boshtok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok lands with a punch from half guard.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
MCconnor taking some punishment here, with Boshtok in his half guard.
Boshtok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MCconnor is trying to stand back up but Boshtok is controlling him
MCconnor is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok drops an elbow to the side of MCconnor's head.
MCconnor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boshtok scores with a couple of nice shots.
MCconnor is trying to stand up here but Boshtok is controlling him well.
Boshtok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MCconnor is trying to stand up here but Boshtok is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok winds up and cracks MCconnor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boshtok prevents MCconnor from standing back up.
MCconnor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MCconnor tries to kick Boshtok off but Boshtok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MCconnor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MCconnor won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount.
Boshtok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boshtok lands strikes from half guard.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
MCconnor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Boshtok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boshtok gets a double leg takedown into MCconnor's guard.
MCconnor is looking to stand up but Boshtok isn't so interested in that idea.
MCconnor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MCconnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boshtok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MCconnor keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MCconnor's head.
Boshtok trying to control but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
Boshtok scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boshtok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boshtok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MCconnor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Boshtok slips an elbow through the middle.
Boshtok landing with the ground and pound.
MCconnor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boshtok works over MCconnor with some ground and pound from guard.
MCconnor is rocked!
Boshtok landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh MCconnor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.
MCconnor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boshtok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but MCconnor is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshtok trying to control but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
MCconnor keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Boshtok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boshtok got a little sloppy there for a moment and MCconnor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boshtok has managed to get both his arms back between MCconnor's legs - danger averted.
MCconnor keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
MCconnor seems to have got his legs back now.
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but MCconnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! Boshtok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boshtok manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into Boshtok's guard.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MCconnor's guard.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Boshtok won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet but Boshtok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but MCconnor keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MCconnor is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MCconnor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
MCconnor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boshtok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MCconnor!
Boshtok cracks MCconnor with a big elbow.
Boshtok in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boshtok cracks MCconnor with a big elbow.
Boshtok lands some shots froms side control.
Boshtok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boshtok trying to control the position but MCconnor is working away.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet but Boshtok drags him back down.
Boshtok controls the position.
MCconnor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boshtok scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MCconnor is looking to get back to his feet here but Boshtok is keeping cool and he's managed to take MCconnor's back.
MCconnor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yuri Boshtok has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok lands strikes from the back and MCconnor isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boshtok!
Our winner, Yuri Boshtok, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dimont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Dimont acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dimont!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakiyev sprawls well. Bakiyev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimont gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Dimont with that takedown attempt.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Dimont knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
Dimont takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimont misses with a takedown attempt - Bakiyev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev sizes up Dimont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Dimont's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakiyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimont scrambles back to his feet.
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with an open hand slap.
Dimont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dimont controlling the pace.
Dimont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dimont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimont is taking a breather. Bakiyev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bakiyev looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev is trying to stand up here but Dimont is controlling him well.
Dimont lands with a punch from half guard.
Dimont trying to pass the guard but Bakiyev defending well.
Dimont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimont wants to control but Bakiyev is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev jabs at Dimont's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimont shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Dimont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakiyev scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Bakiyev as Dimont shoots in.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Dimont with an uppercut!
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Dimont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakiyev with a hook.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dimont was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakiyev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dimont on the ground.
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!
Bakiyev is trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dimont working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimont throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bakiyev is trying to buck Dimont off.
Dimont misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dimont throwing strikes but Bakiyev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dimont gets back to half guard.
Dimont holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dimont is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakiyev jumps into side control!
Dimont tries to buck Bakiyev off but Bakiyev is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bakiyev lands a jab to Dimont's midsection.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimont can do to turn this around?
Dimont is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
Dimont trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimont won't allow Bakiyev to get back to his feet.
Bakiyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dimont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimont throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakiyev's head.
Dimont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Dimont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimont shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Dimont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Dimont on that attempt.
Dimont shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Bakiyev.
Dimont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Dimont on that attempt.
Dimont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Dimont shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimont fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakiyev works Dimont's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a jab.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimont is defended easily by Bakiyev.
Dimont gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimont throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimont off to one side.
Dimont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev with a hook.
Dimont shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Dimont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakiyev works Dimont's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakiyev wants it to stay on the feet.
Dan Dimont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimont is breathing heavily.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Bakiyev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Dimont's ribcage but misses.
Dimont shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Bakiyev sizes up Dimont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Dimont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
Bakiyev scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dan Dimont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
Dimont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakiyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimont takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Bakiyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimont momentarily.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a nice right hand.
Bakiyev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimont.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot that snaps Dimont's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dimont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev tries to avoid it but Dimont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakiyev to the ground. Bakiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimont, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dimont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimont has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dimont misses with a takedown attempt - Bakiyev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dan Dimont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ce Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus comes to the cage accompanied by March of the Roman Army. Ce Chulainn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Andronicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ce Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andronicus throws a body punch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Andronicus missing with a left hand there. Chulainn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andronicus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andronicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andronicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Andronicus scores with a jab.
Chulainn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andronicus.
Andronicus misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andronicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Andronicus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus misses with a few strikes there.
Andronicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulainn dodges the punch combination from Andronicus.
Andronicus scores with a jab.
Chulainn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andronicus throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Chulainn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chulainn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andronicus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulainn scrambles back to his feet.
Andronicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Andronicus misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn walks into a jab.
Titus Andronicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andronicus digs a good body shot into Chulainn's ribs.
We've been told by Andronicus's head coaches at Filth Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Chulainn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulainn slips a jab and a cross from Andronicus.
Andronicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chulainn's hands.
Chulainn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andronicus throws out the jab.
Andronicus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andronicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andronicus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andronicus misses with a wild body shot.
Andronicus throws a big shot that misses.
Andronicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andronicus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Andronicus.
A shot to the liver by Andronicus. Beautiful body shot.
Andronicus misses with a two punch combination.
Andronicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andronicus misses with a two punch combination.
Andronicus lands a slapping body shot.
Andronicus connects with a crisp jab.
Andronicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chulainn was well out of range. Poor timing from Andronicus.
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!
Andronicus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chulainn walks into a stiff left hand from Andronicus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andronicus. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andronicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Andronicus connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Andronicus dominated that 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.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
Andronicus looks to land a right hand but Chulainn moved out of range.
Andronicus scores with a hook.
Andronicus throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.
Chulainn walks into a straight right hand from Andronicus.
Andronicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andronicus throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut.
Andronicus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andronicus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andronicus missing with a left hand there. Chulainn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Andronicus does it's job there.
Andronicus lands a left and a right that send Chulainn crashing to the mat, dazed. Andronicus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chulainn is rocked!
A big right from Andronicus misses.
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Andronicus finish him?
Andronicus is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chulainn flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chulainn is out cold! Andronicus holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Andronicus!
An out of breath Titus Andronicus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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