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Troids Next Top Fighter! R12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Lamb!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt works the jab nicely.
It looks like Nate Lamb has been cut.
Lamb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamb throws a push kick but Holt slaps the foot to one side.
Lamb misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lamb throws a poor cross that misses
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holt drops Lamb with a beautiful combination! Lamb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holt is looking for the KO!
Lamb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb leaves his chin hanging out and Holt seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lamb crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raymond Holt!
As Raymond Holt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Wow! I mean I came in badly needing a win and I promised myself to give it all I got. I'm glad all that hard work from training paid off. I'm gonna start a win streak again. Props to Lamb he was amazing. Thank you London!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes into the arena with Fireball - Pitbull blaring out of the sound system. Jack Cain 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Cain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain cracks Melo with an open hand slap.
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cain slips under a jab from Melo.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Melo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Cain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melo momentarily.
Melo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
Melo wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Melo pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cain is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renan Melo!
Our winner, Renan Melo, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia misses with a straight left.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MCconnor tried to score with a low kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Of Rivia throwing a counter right hand but MCconnor manages to avoid it.
MCconnor doesn't manage to clinch there - Of Rivia circles away.
MCconnor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Of Rivia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Rivia digs a good body shot into MCconnor's ribs.
A jab from MCconnor misses.
MCconnor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Of Rivia to counter with a crisp jab.
MCconnor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MCconnor is looking to clinch.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MCconnor.
Of Rivia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MCconnor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MCconnor.
Of Rivia cracks a nice hook into MCconnor's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Rivia lands a glancing blow to the side of MCconnor's head.
MCconnor throws a body punch but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Of Rivia.
We've been told by Of Rivia's head coaches at Diamond Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Rivia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Of Rivia drives through and clinches with MCconnor against the cage.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
MCconnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MCconnor is looking to break free of the clinch but Of Rivia has double underhooks.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Of Rivia is struggling to control the position.
Of Rivia slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Rivia.
MCconnor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MCconnor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MCconnor working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Of Rivia.
MCconnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by MCconnor.
MCconnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
MCconnor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of Rivia is working MCconnor over against the cage.
Of Rivia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Of Rivia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Rivia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Of Rivia.
MCconnor is working Of Rivia over against the cage.
Of Rivia misses with a body punch.
Of Rivia cracks MCconnor with a nice body shot.
Of Rivia works on MCconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MCconnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Of Rivia.
MCconnor blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia scores with a nice hook to the head.
MCconnor misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Rivia.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
Of Rivia can't find room to land a body shot as MCconnor controls the action.
Of Rivia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Rivia has MCconnor pressed against the cage, preventing MCconnor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia is controlling him.
MCconnor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Rivia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Rivia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MCconnor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia lands a left hand.
MCconnor is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Rivia finish him?
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch but Of Rivia keeps him there for the moment.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
MCconnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor working hard to break the clinch.
MCconnor seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia stuns MCconnor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MCconnor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Of Rivia throws out a powerful jab.
MCconnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Of Rivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MCconnor's elbow.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Rivia lands a left hand.
Of Rivia is struggling to control the position.
Of Rivia lands a left hand that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MCconnor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Geralt Of Rivia is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Rivia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MCconnor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MCconnor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Rivia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MCconnor can do to turn this around?
MCconnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Rivia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MCconnor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MCconnor closes the distance and clinches.
Of Rivia gets through MCconnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
MCconnor is looking to break free of the clinch but Of Rivia has double underhooks.
Geralt Of Rivia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia lands a hook that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Rivia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Of Rivia tries a body shot but MCconnor blocks it.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Rivia lands a hook that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of Rivia is stalling here.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MCconnor.
MCconnor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Rivia closes the distance and clinches.
MCconnor is trying to push Of Rivia away but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MCconnor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch but Of Rivia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MCconnor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Rivia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
MCconnor throws out a powerful jab.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Rivia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Rivia digs a good hook to MCconnor's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor tries to clinch but Of Rivia is having none of it.
Of Rivia misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MCconnor tries to clinch up
and Of Rivia counters with a straight right hand.
Of Rivia moves into the clinch successfully.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia stalls.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MCconnor.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as MCconnor controls his hands.
MCconnor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Rivia backwards.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia scores with a shoulder strike.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing MCconnor back against the cage.
Of Rivia is pushing MCconnor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Of Rivia works on MCconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch but Of Rivia keeps him there for the moment.
MCconnor tries a body shot but Of Rivia blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Of Rivia as the two fighters clinch.
Of Rivia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MCconnor throws a head punch that misses.
Of Rivia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Of Rivia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia lands a right hand.
Of Rivia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MCconnor is breathing heavily.
Of Rivia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Rivia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks MCconnor with a big uppercut! MCconnor tries to clinch up but Of Rivia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples MCconnor to the mat! MCconnor covers up and Of Rivia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Hunt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Hunt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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141 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hunt collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Smith!
Matt Smith 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 Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Commander Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Khan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shepard. Khan shrugs it off though.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Shepard scores with a nice strike.
Shepard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shepard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shepard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Shepard throws a head punch that misses.
Shepard letting Khan take a breather here.
Khan trying to control the position but instead, Shepard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khan into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Shepard gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
Shepard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Shepard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khan's face.
Khan is rocked!
Khan wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Shepard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Commander Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepard pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shepard swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Shepard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shepard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shepard swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Shepard gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
Shepard missing with knees to the body.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is working Khan over against the cage.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Shepard throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Shepard - that landed with a thud.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Shepard has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commander Shepard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shepard thuds his shin into the meat of Khan's side.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepard avoids the body shot from Khan.
Shepard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan jabs at Shepard's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepard moves away.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepard gets a clinch.
Shepard wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shepard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shepard as Khan tries to tie him up.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Shepard improves position.
Shepard trying to land knees to the body.
Shepard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A short right from Shepard on the inside.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shepard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Shepard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khan's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Shepard.
Commander Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Shepard.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepard scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shepard obliges.
Shepard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Commander Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shepard pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shepard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Shepard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shepard.
Shepard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shepard misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shepard.
Shepard prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Shepard tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shepard lands with a right to the head.
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!
Shepard tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commander Shepard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard misses with a body shot.
Gerry Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shepard at a distance.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shepard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Shepard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shepard rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Shepard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Shepard's head but Shepard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shepard looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a body punch but Shepard moves out of range.
Khan lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Shepard blocks the low kick.
Shepard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shepard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Shepard blocks a leg kick.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Shepard. Shepard maintains the clinch.
Shepard working aggressively here.
Shepard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shepard misses with a knee to the head.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Commander Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard working aggressively here.
Shepard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shepard lands a nice shot to the body.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shepard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khan after a bit of a struggle.
Shepard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Shepard.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands a right hand.
Shepard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Shepard misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shepard tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Shepard back against the cage.
Shepard working aggressively here.
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to stall but Shepard improves his position.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shepard is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gerry Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepard lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Commander Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commander Shepard!
A victorious Commander Shepard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken's entrance music is Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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130 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Sebastian Scrooge!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrooge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrooge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCracken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scrooge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scrooge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCracken is striking from the bottom but Scrooge uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Scrooge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCracken defending well though.
McCracken preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken is defending against the submission attempts here by Scrooge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCracken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scrooge pulls his head out easily.
Scrooge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCracken is staying active underneath Scrooge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scrooge is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrooge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCracken looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scrooge seems to be looking for submissions.
Scrooge is thwarting McCracken's attempts to control the position.
Scrooge wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy.
Scrooge is pressing down on McCracken's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCracken is holding on for now.
McCracken taking some punishment here, with Scrooge in his half guard.
McCracken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCracken.
Scrooge trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCracken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scrooge is aware though and is defending well.
McCracken seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scrooge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scrooge looking to sit in guard and control but McCracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Scrooge is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrooge wants to reverse the position here. McCracken has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Scrooge is forced to tap! Scrooge looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Conor McCracken!
A relieved looking Conor McCracken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sebastian Scrooge stepped up to the mic, saying 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Heath and Jimmy Doyle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath throws a jab when Doyle was well out of range.
Doyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heath gets a takedown into half guard.
Heath not doing much here.
Heath throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heath not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Heath. Oh but Doyle has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Heath goes limp - he's gone! Doyle jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonnie Mazloum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tonnie Mazloum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazloum lands a glancing blow to the side of Landen's head.
Mazloum tries to land a leg kick but Landen saw it coming and moves away.
Mazloum misses with a straight right.
Landen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazloum throws out a loose jab but Landen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazloum throws a body shot but no joy.
Landen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazloum defends it well.
Mazloum just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Mazloum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Mazloum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landen slips a straight right by Mazloum.
Landen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazloum counters with an outside leg kick.
Landen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Landen blocks a jab.
Landen misses with a straight left.
Mazloum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Landen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazloum throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazloum tries to close the distance and clinch but Landen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Mazloum misses.
Landen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mazloum throws a body kick that misses.
Landen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mazloum is defending against the submission attempts here by Landen.
Mazloum trying to hold on to Landen's head to control him but Landen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landen seems to be looking for submissions.
Landen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazloum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Landen passes to side control.
Landen controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Mazloum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four 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.
Landen trying to control the action but Mazloum is working from the bottom.
Landen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazloum, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landen prevents Mazloum from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Landen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Landen misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mazloum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landen.
Mazloum takes a swing at Landen's ribcage but misses.
Landen checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Mazloum.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landen.
Landen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazloum.
Mazloum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landen.
An inside leg kick from Landen misses.
Landen misses with the body kick
and Mazloum counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Mazloum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen shoots in for a takedown but Mazloum shows good takedown defense.
Landen misses with a low kick as Mazloum jumps back.
Mazloum misses with a straight left.
Mazloum throws a hook but Landen avoids it easily.
Mazloum avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen throws a jab when Mazloum was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazloum misses the target.
Mazloum lands a head kick!
Landen avoids a kick to the body.
Landen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazloum.
Landen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landen ducks under a wild hook from Mazloum.
Despite the aggression on Landen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Landen.
Mazloum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landen lands a jab to the nose.
Mazloum lands a glancing blow to the side of Landen's head.
Landen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazloum sizes up Landen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonnie Mazloum is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Landen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mazloum's half guard.
Mazloum has his hands clasped together around Landen's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen is looking for a kimura here.
Mazloum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Landen wants to pass the guard but Mazloum is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen won't allow Mazloum to sweep him here.
Mazloum trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Landen advances position into side control!
Mazloum is trying to control Landen's posture but Landen avoids it.
Landen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazloum keeps working.
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.
Mazloum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazloum is staying active underneath Landen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Landen is working for a kimura but Mazloum is defending it quite comfortably.
Landen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mazloum!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Landen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Landen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazloum misses with a wild body shot.
Mazloum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazloum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Landen walks into a stiff left hand from Mazloum.
Mazloum throws a head kick that misses
and Landen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mazloum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Landen eats them both and turns towards Mazloum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Landen ducks under a wild hook from Mazloum.
Nice shot lands for Landen.
Landen looks to throw the jab but Mazloum is out of range.
Mazloum misses with a leg kick
and Landen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Landen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazloum.
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!
Mazloum swings for the body but Landen moves out of range.
Landen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Landen.
Landen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazloum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Tonnie Mazloum has been cut.
Mazloum misses with a looping left.
Landen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazloum throws a body punch but Landen moves out of range.
Mazloum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Landen looking to stall.
Mazloum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonnie Mazloum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landen missing with a left hand there. Mazloum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazloum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazloum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landen.
Landen with the counter takedown but Mazloum avoids it easily.
Landen lands with a right hand.
Mazloum cracks Landen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonnie Mazloum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum throws the left hand but Landen avoids the punch easily.
Landen feints a counter leg kick.
Mazloum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mazloum slips a jab from Landen.
Landen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazloum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landen! But no joy.
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!
Mazloum swings for the body but Landen moves out of range.
Landen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landen thumps Mazloum with a low kick.
Landen moves out of range as Mazloum throws a body kick.
Mazloum lands a lovely overhand right.
Landen throws a lazy head kick
and Mazloum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazloum misses with a hook. Landen ducked under it nicely.
Landen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazloum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazloum fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazloum defending well as Landen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum throws a right hand that misses
and Landen counters with a straight right hand.
Landen throws a leg kick which misses Mazloum's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazloum tries to avoid it.
Mazloum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazloum misses the shot to the body.
Mazloum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazloum moves out of range as Landen throws a body kick.
Mazloum tries to bum rush Landen with a series of wild strikes but Landen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazloum clinches up with Landen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mazloum blocks a body shot from Landen.
Landen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mazloum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landen backwards.
Mazloum prevents a body shot from Landen.
Landen wants to stall.
Landen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazloum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum misses with a punch on the inside.
Landen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazloum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Landen's efforts to push away.
Landen prevents a body shot from Mazloum.
Mazloum tries a body shot but Landen blocks it.
Mazloum throws a punch but it's blocked by Landen.
Landen working aggressively here.
Landen lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazloum lands with a light punch inside.
Landen breaks from the clinch.
Landen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazloum misses the target.
Mazloum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landen's hands.
Landen connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazloum stuns Landen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Tonnie Mazloum.
I think Landen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Landen!
Our winner, Paul Landen, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok comes into the arena with Jump Around M*thaf*cka blaring out of the sound system. Charles Carlyle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle slips a jab from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a right hand
and Carlyle counters with a single leg into guard. Boshtok didn't expect that.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Carlyle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boshtok has Carlyle pulled in close to control his posture.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carlyle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boshtok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Boshtok wants to sweep here but Carlyle controlling him for the moment.
Carlyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boshtok is controlling Carlyle's posture.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boshtok lands with a straight right. Carlyle didn't see that one coming.
Carlyle misses with a looping left.
Carlyle throws a right and a left that Boshtok avoids nicely.
Carlyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Carlyle down.
A head kick misses from Carlyle.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlyle moves away.
Carlyle throws a front kick that sends Boshtok stumbling back into the cage.
Carlyle 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carlyle.
Boshtok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carlyle defends well and Boshtok ends up having to push Carlyle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boshtok misses with an uppercut. Carlyle saw that one coming.
Carlyle is looking for the big counter here.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Carlyle's head but Carlyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlyle throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlyle.
Yuri Boshtok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlyle moves away.
Carlyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Carlyle as Boshtok shoots in.
Carlyle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boshtok.
Carlyle swings for the body but Boshtok moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle misses with the combination.
Boshtok misses with a looping right.
Carlyle lands a head kick. Boshtok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carlyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boshtok.
Carlyle is looking to chop away at Boshtok's legs.
Carlyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Carlyle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carlyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boshtok throws out the jab.
Carlyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlyle checks a low kick from Boshtok.
Carlyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlyle wants to counter the offense by Boshtok and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok 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.
Carlyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok avoids it really well and circles away.
Boshtok decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boshtok.
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carlyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boshtok manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Carlyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carlyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boshtok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boshtok thuds a left hand into Carlyle's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. Carlyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlyle with a nice cross.
Carlyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carlyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charles Carlyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlyle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boshtok did well to prevent Carlyle getting side control.
Carlyle is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Carlyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok is looking to control Carlyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?
Carlyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok is trying to control but can't.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
Boshtok flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
Boshtok trying to control from the bottom.
Boshtok is pressing down on Carlyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlyle trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Carlyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Carlyle looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boshtok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carlyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Carlyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.
Boshtok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle pulls Boshtok in close to his closed guard and prevents Boshtok from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlyle wants to hit a switch here but Boshtok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carlyle there!
Boshtok landing strikes from the mount and Carlyle is in trouble!
Charles Carlyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boshtok putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carlyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Carlyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boshtok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boshtok.
Carlyle gets back to half guard.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlyle wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok is keen to just control but Carlyle is a slippery customer.
Carlyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Boshtok misses.
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Carlyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boshtok throws a head kick that half lands.
Carlyle slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Boshtok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Boshtok misses.
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses.
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlyle has wrist control.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlyle is keeping the position for now.
Boshtok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok won't allow Carlyle to sweep him here.
Carlyle pulls Boshtok in to control the position.
Carlyle wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boshtok manages to get himself to full guard.
Boshtok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carlyle postures up and lands a big shot to Boshtok's brow.
Carlyle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boshtok looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boshtok looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boshtok!
Boshtok misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok throwing strikes but Carlyle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boshtok tries to improve position but can't.
Carlyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Boshtok is defending well.
Carlyle throws an elbow but Boshtok slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carlyle tries for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Carlyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok manages to get back to half guard.
Carlyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boshtok defends it well.
Carlyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlyle thows a huge punch but Boshtok dodges it nicely.
Carlyle wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boshtok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boshtok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boshtok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boshtok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carlyle is trying to control but can't.
Boshtok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boshtok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Carlyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boshtok.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boshtok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snape's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doe's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross - John Doe. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Doe misses.
Snape clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Snape misses with a knee to the head.
Snape landing knees to the body.
Snape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Snape lands a nice knee to the body.
Doe looks winded!
Snape lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Snape lands a nice elbow.
Doe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up John Doe's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Snape lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Snape trying to land knees to the body.
Snape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Snape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doe avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape scores with a hook to the body.
Snape pushes Doe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snape working Doe over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Snape.
Snape lands an elbow inside that Doe shrugs off.
The cut above John Doe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape trying to land knees to the body.
Snape landing knees to the body.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Snape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snape.
Snape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Doe blocks with his arms.
Snape misses with a knee to the head.
Doe working aggressively here.
Snape can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snape landing knees to the head.
Snape lands an elbow just above Doe 's eye.
Snape lands a good knee to the midsection. Doe won't want to take too many of those.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snape scores a nice knee to the body.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snape crunches a lovely knee into Doe's ribcage.
Snape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doe is defending well for now.
Snape's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Doe takes an elbow to the temple.
John Doe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doe is defending well for now.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Doe avoids the damage to the body.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doe is defending well for now.
Snape blocking some punches.
Snape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Doe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lexington Snape!
During a confident post fight interview, Lexington Snape thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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