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Highland Games 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Herstag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Galecki (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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141 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Herstag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herstag.
Herstag throws a nice looking combination but Galecki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herstag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Galecki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herstag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herstag misses with a series of wild punches.
Herstag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galecki, pushing him back against the cage.
Herstag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galecki stalling.
Galecki misses with an elbow strike.
Herstag lands with a light punch inside.
Galecki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herstag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galecki smiles and moves away.
Herstag scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herstag, pushing him back against the cage.
Herstag breaks the clinch.
Herstag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galecki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Herstag clobbers Galecki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Herstag closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galecki is rocked!
Galecki dodges the punch combination from Herstag.
As Herstag backs off Galecki throws a huge counter combo but Herstag manages to avoid it all.
Herstag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galecki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herstag throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Herstag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herstag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Herstag duly obliges.
Galecki is still on wobbly legs! Can Herstag finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Galecki seems to have recovered his senses.
Galecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herstag lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Galecki backs up against the cage.
Herstag throws a leg kick but Galecki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Herstag misses with a straight right.
Herstag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herstag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herstag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herstag dives in for a single leg takedown but Galecki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galecki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galecki checks a low kick from Herstag.
Galecki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki is trying to stall.
Galecki is looking to control Herstag's arms but Herstag gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galecki has his back to the cage.
Herstag lands a nice shot to the body.
Galecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herstag's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galecki.
Galecki pushes off an throws an elbow but Herstag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Galecki.
Herstag cracks Galecki with a nice body shot.
Herstag lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Herstag.
Herstag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herstag trying to land knees to the body.
Herstag leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki is trying to break the clinch but Herstag has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galecki throws an elbow but misses.
Galecki is trying to maintain a safe position but Herstag gets an underhook and turns Galecki into the cage.
Galecki is trying to stall.
Galecki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galecki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herstag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galecki stalling in the clinch but Herstag improves position.
Herstag tries a body shot but Galecki blocks it.
Galecki avoiding damage as Herstag throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herstag.
Herstag can't find room to land a body shot as Galecki controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Herstag 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.
Herstag is looking to land body kicks.
Galecki closes the distance and clinches.
Neil Herstag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herstag leaning his opponent against the cage.
Herstag manages to break the clinch.
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herstag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galecki taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herstag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Herstag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herstag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herstag misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki wants to land a leg kick but Herstag is out of range.
Herstag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herstag fails with a takedown attempt.
Galecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herstag.
Herstag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galecki can do to turn this around?
Galecki clinches up with Herstag and pushes him back against the cage.
Herstag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galecki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herstag up against the cage.
The referee calls for Herstag to work.
Herstag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Herstag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herstag lands with a short shot to the head.
Herstag wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galecki fails to pull guard.
Herstag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herstag is working Galecki over against the cage.
Herstag tries to throw a body punch but Galecki avoids it by throwing Herstag back against the cage.
Herstag stalling the fight.
Galecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herstag's elbow.
Herstag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herstag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herstag.
Galecki drives through and clinches with Herstag against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herstag can't find room to land a body shot as Galecki controls the action.
Herstag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galecki's elbow.
Herstag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herstag as Galecki tries to tie him up.
Herstag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galecki lands a good knee to the midsection. Herstag won't want to take too many of those.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galecki is trying to stall.
Herstag misses with a body punch.
Galecki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galecki taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki misses with a punch to the body.
Galecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Herstag is working Galecki over against the cage.
Herstag can't find room to land a body shot as Galecki controls the action.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herstag as Galecki tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Artur Galecki.
Herstag looks to land a body kick but Galecki moved away.
Galecki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galecki misses with a body shot.
It looked like Herstag was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herstag ducks under a wild hook from Galecki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herstag misses with a few strikes there.
Galecki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galecki clinches up against the cage.
Herstag works on Galecki's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Herstag 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. And we move into the final round!
Herstag throws out a powerful jab.
Galecki forces Herstag back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Herstag.
Galecki is looking to control Herstag's arms but Herstag gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galecki has his back to the cage.
Herstag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Herstag.
Herstag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herstag struggles to land a body shot inside as Galecki controls his hands.
Galecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herstag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Herstag works on Galecki's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Galecki to work.
Galecki looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herstag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galecki prevents a body shot from Herstag.
A right handed body shot lands from Herstag.
Herstag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Herstag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herstag connects with a body shot.
Neil Herstag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herstag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Herstag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herstag clinches.
Galecki tries to stall but Herstag uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Herstag effectively controlling the action here.
Galecki tries to pull guard but Herstag forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herstag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galecki looking to stall.
Herstag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galecki has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil Herstag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galecki letting Herstag take a breather here.
Galecki slowing the pace effectively.
Galecki stalls.
Galecki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Galecki tries a knee to the head but Herstag blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herstag stalling in the clinch.
Galecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herstag.
Herstag tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Galecki is looking to control Herstag's arms but Herstag gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galecki has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galecki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herstag lands a right hand.
Galecki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galecki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herstag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Herstag.
Herstag stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki with a knee to the head.
Herstag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herstag lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herstag as Galecki tries to tie him up.
Herstag misses with a punch to the body.
Artur Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galecki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Herstag lands a shot to the body.
Herstag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeckis head.
Galecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herstag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Herstag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herstag, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Herstag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lance Lewis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hale.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Hale's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hale managing to control the position.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Hale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Hale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale pushes Lewis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hale with a body shot.
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hale's guard.
Hale wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hale is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hale controls the pace.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Hale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Hale wants to stand but Lewis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hale working Lewis over with strikes.
Lewis is staying active underneath Hale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Hale content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hale thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Hale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis is looking to land body kicks.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hale shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Shaun Hale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
Lewis tries to counter with a clinch but Hale shakes him off and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hale.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Shaun Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hale counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Hale to acknowledge the strikes.
Hale forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Hale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hale wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Hale has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lewis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hale dives on top into guard.
Hale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Hale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hale seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.
Lewis is trying to keep Hale in close.
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.
Hale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hale throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hale wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hale misses with a body kick.
Hale dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Hale's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hale is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Hale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Hale.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hale tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hale to the ground. Hale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis leaves Hale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Hale dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis clinches up with Hale and pushes him back against the cage.
Hale being controlled against the cage.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Hale holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Hale tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Hale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Hale pushes his legs off easily.
Hale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hale has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Hale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Hale persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Hale passes into half guard.
Hale seems to be looking for submissions.
Hale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hale is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaun Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
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.
Hale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Hale steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Hale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zakari Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zakari Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Llorent!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Llorent napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Llorent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Llorent is trying to control Moss's posture but Moss avoids it.
Moss slows the pace down.
Moss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Llorent is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Llorent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llorent is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss happy to just control the position for now.
Llorent manages to get back to half guard.
Moss wants to pass the guard but Llorent is defending well.
Llorent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moss.
Moss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Llorent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moss.
Moss moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control the action but Llorent is working from the bottom.
Llorent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Llorent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moss is working for a kimura but Llorent is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Llorent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Llorent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss wants to take a breather but Llorent manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Moss.
Moss trying to control but Llorent is working from the bottom.
Llorent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Llorent looking for a sweep. Not yet Llorent, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moss throws a strike but Llorent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Llorent's guard.
Llorent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Llorent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moss trying to move into half guard but instead Llorent has managed to sweep!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss is trying to keep Llorent in close.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Llorent from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakari Moss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Llorent avoids it really well and circles away.
Llorent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moss shoots in but no luck this time.
Llorent is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Llorent is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Llorent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakari Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss looks to land a combination. Llorent sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zakari Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llorent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moss.
Moss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llorent can do to turn this around?
Moss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Llorent as he jumps to the side.
Moss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moss fails to land the takedown.
Llorent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Llorent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Llorent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Llorent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Llorent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Llorent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moss is trying to control the position but Llorent postures up.
Moss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Llorent wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Llorent throwing strikes from guard but Moss blocks nicely.
Moss looking for a triangle here. Llorent is fighting it but it looks tight! Moss pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Llorent is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zakari Moss!
After winning the bout, Zakari Moss 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes into the arena with Black Veil Brides - Heart of Fire blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Gerrard Lannister has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrard Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Lannister closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Lannister.
Lannister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lannister to get the leverage.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lannister 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.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lannister!
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang prevents Lannister from getting the reversal.
Wang cracks Lannister with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lannister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lannister taking shots to the head.
Lannister can't escape the position.
Wang landing strikes from the mount and Lannister is in trouble!
Lannister tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang landing punches.
Lannister is rocked!
Wang postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lannister in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lannister to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Wang!
In defeat, Gerrard Lannister stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry, but, i don't lose more.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monstro Slammo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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245 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Monstro Slammo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slammo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slammo moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Slammo moves away and avoids it.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slammo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Slammo throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a beautiful punch that sends Slammo to the canvas!
It looks like Monstro Slammo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slammo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slammo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slammo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slammo working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson loads up on a big left hand. Slammo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Simpson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Slammo can't hide his disappointment, as Simpson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf comes to the cage accompanied by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Wilt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilt ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a body shot.
Wilt throws a nice looking combination but Kedorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilt throws a head kick that misses.
Kedorf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kedorf drops Wilt with a big left hand and mounts him. Wilt is in big trouble!
It looks like Christopher Wilt has been cut.
Wilt looks winded!
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!
Wilt wants to control but Kedorf is having none of it.
Wilt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilt tries to hold on but Kedorf postures up.
Wilt working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt wants to hold on but Kedorf pushes him away.
Wilt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilt wants to control but Kedorf is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilt is looking to get to half guard.
Wilt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilt is looking to improve his position.
Wilt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kedorf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kedorf's back!
Kedorf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kedorf is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kedorf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf is trying to stand back up.
Wilt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wilt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kedorf defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kedorf showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kedorf covering up well under a series of strikes from Wilt.
Kedorf defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kedorf defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wilt's arms.
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 Barol Kedorf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christopher Wilt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Kedorf.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf.
Wilt wants to counter the offense by Kedorf and move into the clinch position.
Barol Kedorf is winning the standup battle so far.
Kedorf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilt in his tracks.
Kedorf looks to land a left hand but Wilt moved out of range nicely.
Wilt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kedorf defends it well.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilt moves away.
Wilt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kedorf cracks Wilt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kedorf scores with a hook to the body. Wilt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kedorf works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilt ducks straight into an uppercut from Kedorf and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wilt manages to regain guard straight away.
Wilt is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilt has a closed guard, preventing Kedorf from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt is trying to control the position but Kedorf postures up.
Kedorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilt can do to turn this around?
Kedorf being controlled here momentarily.
Wilt wants to sweep here but Kedorf controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilt holds on and takes a little breather.
Kedorf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilt on the ground.
Wilt controls Kedorf momentarily but Kedorf frees himself.
That's two 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.
Wilt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kedorf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilt managing to control the position.
Wilt wants to sweep here but Kedorf controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilt.
Wilt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Kedorf.
A shot to the liver by Kedorf. Beautiful body shot.
Kedorf scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Kedorf misses.
Wilt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kedorf jabs Wilt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilt is breathing heavily.
Kedorf jabs Wilt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kedorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf with a hook.
Wilt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kedorf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kedorf digs a good hook to Wilt's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf thuds a left hand into Wilt's body.
Kedorf scores with a nice strike.
Kedorf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilt doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kedorf! Wilt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chrollo Lucilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Vitaly Karelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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286 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chrollo Lucilfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Lucilfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Nice shot by Lucilfer.
Lucilfer swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Lucilfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Lucilfer.
Lucilfer misses with a hook
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lucilfer!
Karelin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lucilfer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karelin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karelin lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karelin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lucilfer!
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karelin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karelin unloads with some shots from mount but Lucilfer bucks and avoids them well.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lucilfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the head.
Lucilfer is rocked!
Karelin lands a big shot to the head and Lucilfer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Sten had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten needs to keep his hands up - Laranja had a free shot at his head there.
Sten tries to clinch but Laranja is having none of it.
Sten just misses with a punch to the body.
Laranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laranja is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sten is defending well for now.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laranja blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Laranja blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Renato Laranja has been cut.
Laranja gets control of Sten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laranja will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Laranja looking for a triangle here. Sten is fighting it but it looks tight! Laranja pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sten is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Hiebknecht's head back.
Hiebknecht avoids the body shot from Smith.
Hiebknecht lands with an overhand left.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Hiebknecht, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Hiebknecht against the cage but Hiebknecht circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hiebknecht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hiebknecht defends well and Smith ends up having to push Hiebknecht into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiebknecht tries to clinch up.
Hiebknecht throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hiebknecht there.
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Jason Smith has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hiebknecht defends it nicely.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiebknecht finish him?
Gottlieb Hiebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hiebknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiebknecht swivels and escapes.
Hiebknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiebknecht is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Hiebknecht circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Hiebknecht, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Hiebknecht against the cage but Hiebknecht circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hiebknecht.
Smith throws a right hand that Hiebknecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiebknecht also avoids with ease.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiebknecht is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Hiebknecht circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hiebknecht moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiebknecht's waist but Hiebknecht gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Hiebknecht throws an overhand right that has Smith reeling! Hiebknecht follows up with more punches and Smith is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Our winner, Gottlieb Hiebknecht, 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 Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jolevi. Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jolevi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jolevi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shabazz's hands.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
Jolevi digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Shabazz is out of range.
Jolevi is looking to clinch but Shabazz is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi throws a shot to the body.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Jolevi throws a jab when Shabazz was well out of range.
Jolevi throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Shabazz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jolevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jolevi avoids it.
Knees to the body from Shabazz.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Shabazz breaks the clinch.
Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jolevi. Jolevi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi looks to land a left hand but Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Shabazz tries to counter with a takedown but Jolevi is quick to defend against it.
Jolevi throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily.
Shabazz scores with a takedown into Jolevi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi pulls Shabazz in to control the position.
Shabazz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi tries to bench press Shabazz off him but Shabazz keeps the position.
Shabazz tries to advance to mount but Jolevi denies him.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shabazz trying to control the position but Jolevi is working away.
Jolevi wants to control but Shabazz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz wants to take a breather but Jolevi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shabazz.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jolevi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Jolevi is keeping the position.
Jolevi looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
Shabazz passes Jolevi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shabazz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jolevi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jolevi moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoran Jolevi 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.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jolevi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabazz. Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jolevi.
A slow jab from Jolevi misses its intended target.
Shabazz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jolevi moves into the clinch.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jolevi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Shabazz is working for takedown but Jolevi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jolevi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
Jolevi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jolevi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Jolevi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi works on Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a nice uppercut.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Jolevi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Jolevi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz tries to circle away but Jolevi has him pinned against the cage.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Jolevi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi 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.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Jolevi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jolevi lands with a cross.
Shabazz is rocked!
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jolevi counter with a right hand.
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Jolevi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shabazz seems to have got his legs back now.
Danga de danga de dang - Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz.
Jolevi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi digs a good hook to Shabazz's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jolevi tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jolevi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shabazz's head backwards.
Jolevi is looking to clinch.
Shabazz throws a series of punches but Jolevi avoids them all with ease.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jolevi cracks a nice hook into Shabazz's ribs.
Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jolevi throws a series of punches but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jolevi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jolevi.
Shabazz throws a series of punches but Jolevi moves out of range.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Jolevi's shoulder, as Jolevi tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Jolevi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shabazz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jolevi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jolevi misses with a hook.
Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Jolevi manages to avoid it.
Jolevi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shabazz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shabazz is looking to wear down Jolevi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Jolevi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shabazz.
Jolevi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jolevi lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jolevi misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Shabazz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolevi has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jolevi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jolevi avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Jolevi moves in looking to clinch but Shabazz pushes him off.
Jolevi throws a right hand that Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Shabazz clinches with his opponent.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Shabazz's ribcage. Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Shabazz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shabazz or not.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shabazz or not.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jolevi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jolevi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jolevi is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jolevi down to the mat. Jolevi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabazz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jolevi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jolevi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jolevi finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jolevi misses with a body shot.
Jolevi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jolevi sizes up Shabazz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jolevi misses with a looping left.
Jolevi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
A countering left hand to the body from Jolevi misses.
Jolevi blocks a jab.
Jolevi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolevi.
Shabazz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Jolevi coming out on top.
Jolevi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabazz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Jolevi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jolevi drops Shabazz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shabazz! Jolevi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi! Zoran Jolevi retains his lightweight title!
Zoran Jolevi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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