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GENERATION #3 MMA DAY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Day At A Time (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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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, One Day At A Time!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
At A Time connects with a leg kick. Pedro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by At A Time.
Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
At A Time now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
At A Time slips a straight right by Pedro.
Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps At A Time's head back.
Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
At A Time counters with a body kick.
At A Time 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.
Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but At A Time manages to avoid it.
Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
Gabriel Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro connects with a body shot that sends At A Time's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Pedro's head coaches at Aaron's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from At A Time.
A solid leg kick lands there for At A Time.
At A Time is looking to score with low kicks.
At A Time chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedro can pounce on him.
At A Time gets tackled into the cage by Pedro. Pedro maintains the clinch.
Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At A Time will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pedro up against the cage.
At A Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
At A Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
At A Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
At A Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
At A Time working aggressively here.
At A Time with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedro blocks a body shot from At A Time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
At A Time misses with a body punch.
At A Time misses with the head strike.
At A Time misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedro.
At A Time tries to land a knee to the head but Pedro blocks with his arms.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for At A Time.
At A Time is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Pedro.
Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of At A Time backwards.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
At A Time blocking some punches.
At A Time prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pedro.
Pedro lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
At A Time has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
At A Time is trying to stall.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Pedro.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of At A Time backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro prevents a body shot from At A Time.
Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pedro.
At A Time misses with the head strike.
Pedro blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by At A Time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for At A Time.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of At A Times head.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath At A Time's ribcage. At A Time let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
At A Time wants to stall.
At A Time is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pedro gets through At A Time's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
At A Time has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Pedro scores with a shot to the side of At A Time's head.
At A Time is looking to control Pedro's arms but Pedro gets an underhook and turns him. Now At A Time has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
At A Time lands with a nice body punch.
At A Time looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from At A Time 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 Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pedro walks into a left hand.
Gabriel Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro misses the jab.
At A Time throws a big counter head kick but Pedro avoids it with no problem.
At A Time pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
At A Time throws a push kick but Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
At A Time ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
At A Time blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but At A Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedro scores with a nice strike.
Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
At A Time scores with a spinning back kick!
Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that At A Time can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
At A Time shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedro misses the target.
Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At A Time scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from At A Time.
At A Time throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of At A Time's head but At A Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
At A Time's corner calls for a 1-2. At A Time obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
At A Time takes one to the side of the head.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro misses with a right hand
letting At A Time counter with a right hand.
At A Time scores with a spinning back kick!
At A Time keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro digs a good body shot into At A Time's ribs.
At A Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedro.
Pedro throws out a loose jab but At A Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
At A Time loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by At A Time.
At A Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but At A Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
Pedro defending well as At A Time loads up on a big left hand.
Pedro throws a body punch but At A Time moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from At A Time.
Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
At A Time thuds his right hand into Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
At A Time walks into a straight right hand from Pedro.
At A Time tries to land a front kick but Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
At A Time throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro throws out a loose jab but At A Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
At A Time let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pedro misses with a shot to the body
and At A Time counters with a head kick.
At A Time is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with At A Time, pushing him back against the cage.
At A Time misses with a shot to the kidneys.
At A Time is working Pedro over against the cage.
At A Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
At A Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
At A Time working aggressively here.
Gabriel Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
At A Time lands a left hand.
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pedro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Pedro.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Pedro pushes At A Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of At A Time backwards.
Pedro keeps control of At A Time as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
At A Time is looking to control Pedro's arms but Pedro gets an underhook and turns him. Now At A Time has his back to the cage.
Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
At A Time throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from At A Time fails to land.
At A Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
At A Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a left hand.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Pedro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but At A Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
At A Time lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Pedro blocks the low kick.
Pedro misses the jab.
At A Time tries a quick counter leg kick but Pedro is wise to it.
At A Time takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
At A Time moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
At A Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedro.
A low kick from At A Time misses
and Pedro counters with a right hand to the body.
At A Time lands with a hook. Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pedro tries to land a leg kick but At A Time saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
At A Time fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pedro is out of range.
Pedro misses with a straight right.
At A Time throws the kick towards the body but Pedro avoids it.
At A Time throws a leg kick which misses Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedro tries to avoid it.
At A Time lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
At A Time moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
At A Time throws a fast counter high kick but Pedro manages to duck under it in time.
Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
At A Time lands the left hand.
Pedro lands with a right hand.
At A Time throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
At A Time scores with a body shot.
Pedro misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from At A Time.
Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Pedro swings for the body but At A Time moves out of range.
Pedro misses the jab.
Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedro moves in looking to clinch but At A Time pushes him off.
One Day At A Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from At A Time misses
and Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pedro throws a hook but At A Time blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
At A Time misses with a punch to the body.
At A Time looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pedro gets through At A Time's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
At A Time doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
At A Time taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from At A Time.
At A Time misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
At A Time misses with the head strike.
At A Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
At A Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
At A Time trying to land knees to the body.
At A Time misses with some punches.
At A Time is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedro is keeping busy.
At A Time misses with a knee to the head.
At A Time takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by At A Time.
Pedro works on At A Time's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by At A Time.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Pedro is working At A Time over against the cage.
At A Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
At A Time takes a shot to the head.
Pedro pushes At A Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Pedro.
At A Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
At A Time is rocked!
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
At A Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
At A Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedro lands a nice uppercut.
At A Time is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedro finish him?
Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but At A Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
At A Time misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Pedro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Abdoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yannick Abdoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdoul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Abdoul is trying to push Kahn away but Kahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Abdoul's ribcage. Abdoul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abdoul is trying to maintain a safe position but Kahn gets an underhook and turns Abdoul into the cage.
Abdoul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kahn.
Abdoul breaks from the clinch.
Kahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abdoul is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kahn clinches up with Abdoul and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn has Abdoul pressed against the cage, preventing Abdoul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abdoul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn darts in and clinches Abdoul up against the cage.
Kahn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahn tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdoul is retaining full guard.
Kahn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdoul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kahn swivels and escapes.
Kahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kahn slips a jab from Abdoul.
Kahn has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdoul tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Abdoul is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdoul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abdoul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yannick Abdoul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Abdoul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Abdoul is rocked!
Kahn wants the takedown. Abdoul is fighting it off but Kahn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abdoul's guard against the cage.
Oh Abdoul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdoul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kahn controls the pace.
Abdoul seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Kahn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdoul can't keep his opponent in guard - Kahn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kahn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kahn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kahn is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kahn as he connects with a hook.
Kahn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abdoul!
Abdoul bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Abdoul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kahn darts in and clinches Abdoul up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdoul.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Abdoul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kahn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abdoul to the mat. Abdoul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Kahn seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn trying to pass the guard but Abdoul defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kahn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn clinches.
Kahn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abdoul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kahn prevents Abdoul from breaking the clinch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn gets through Abdoul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Kahn is working Abdoul over against the cage.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Kahn to work.
Kahn pushes Abdoul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Abdoul managing to block the knees to the body from Kahn.
Kahn tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdoul avoids the damage to the body.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn is working Abdoul over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdouls head.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kahn.
Tyson Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdoul managing to block the knees to the body from Kahn.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Abdoul's head.
A bit of stalling here from Kahn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kahn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kahn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdoul backwards.
Abdoul being controlled against the cage.
Abdoul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Kahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdoul backwards.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn prevents Abdoul from breaking the clinch.
Kahn lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdoul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdoul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdoul wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahn chips away with some ground and pound.
Kahn content to stall in guard here.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdoul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdoul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdoul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn slips nicely into half guard.
Kahn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kahn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kahn clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Abdoul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kahn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abdoul to the mat. Abdoul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kahn controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Kahn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Deens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
142 lbs
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140 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Deens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Weber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deens cracks Weber's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Weber slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Deens can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Deens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cavill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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146 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cavill!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cavill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Cavill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cavill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavill walks into a jab.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cavill sprawls well. Cavill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cavill eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Cavill pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Cavill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cavill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Cavill eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Cavill trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cavill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Cavill stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cavill working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cavill trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller pushes a forearm under Cavill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cavill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kramer.
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kramer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Blake!
Kramer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake stands up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kramer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer has his takedown stuffed
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Cosmo Kramer has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Blake circles away easily
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kramer misses with a leg kick
and Blake counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kramer! Blake lets Kramer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kramer is rocked!
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!
Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Jake Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kramer.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kramer looks winded!
A short uppercut from Blake.
Blake is struggling to control the position.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
Kramer has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kramer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Cosmo Kramer's cut even more.
Kramer has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
A short left from Blake.
Kramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blake drops Kramer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kramer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
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!
Blake pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Blake.
Blake is working Kramer over against the cage.
Blake drops Kramer with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Kramer is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Blake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dostrescinco - Voluntad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar thuds a left hand into Cheating's body.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheating was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Edgar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheating.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgar.
Cheating throws a body shot but no joy.
Edgar feints the counter takedown.
Cheating cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Cheating moves away and avoids it.
Edgar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheating falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheating's guard.
Cheating wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cheating wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar postures up in Cheating's guard and throws a big left but Cheating blocks it.
Edgar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Cheating's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cheating wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edgar moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheating keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cheating tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheating.
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cheating wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cheating throws a lazy right hand but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Cheating misses.
Cheating drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
Cheating blocks a body shot from Edgar.
Cheating throws a head punch that misses.
Cheating stops a takedown attempt from Edgar.
Edgar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Cheating lands a shoulder strike.
Cheating misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cheating fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheating has a couple of punches blocked by Edgar.
Cheating gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheating has a couple of punches blocked by Edgar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cheating is pushing Edgar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Cheating fails to land.
Cheating tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheating lands with a right to the head.
Edgar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheating scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheating fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheating misses with a punch on the inside.
Edgar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheating fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar tries to move into range but Cheating moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheating stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cheating rather than just go for the knockout.
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edgar is defended easily by Cheating.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar defending well as Cheating loads up on a big left hand.
Cheating connects with a crisp jab.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheating is just out of range.
Edgar misses with a hook. Cheating ducked under it nicely.
Cheating throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cheating fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar swings for the body but Cheating moves out of range.
Edgar lands a right hook to the body.
Edgar shoots in and bounces Cheating off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edgar preventing the sweep.
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 Mom Cheating will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edgar walks into a straight right hand from Cheating.
A punch combination from Cheating misses.
Edgar looking to score a takedown here. Cheating is defending well but Edgar drives through and ends up in Cheating's guard.
Edgar connects with a couple of short punches.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheating is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar stands up over Cheating, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheating wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cheating preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Cheating keeps moving.
Edgar stops Cheating from standing up.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edgar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheating counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cheating misses its target.
Cheating throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
And Edgar tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheating pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mom Cheating is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheating.
Edgar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cheating sneaks out the side door and pushes Edgar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar takes one on the button.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edgar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheating counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheating.
Cheating throws a series of strikes that have Edgar backpedaling.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheating was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Cheating slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Cheating's body. Cheating takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheating is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cheating swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Edgar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cheating scores with a body shot.
Cheating throws a hook to the side of Edgar's head but Edgar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edgar shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Cheating.
Edgar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mom Cheating is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheating stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a hook but Cheating blocks it.
Cheating fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Cheating does no damage.
Edgar slips under a jab from Cheating.
Edgar punishes Cheating's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheating tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cheating looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Edgar feints the counter takedown.
Edgar misses with a body shot
and Cheating connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheating looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Cheating throws a looping overhand right but Edgar ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Cheating does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheating digs a good body shot into Edgar's ribs.
Cheating moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
Cheating moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
Cheating fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Edgar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cheating was covering up waiting for the punch and Edgar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Edgar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheating works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheating working a defensive guard here.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mom Cheating dominated that second round.
That's time! Cheating's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Cheating. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheating.
Cheating throws a shot from downtown. Edgar moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Cheating.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Cheating does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edgar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into Cheating's guard.
Cheating wants to get back to his feet but Edgar passes into half guard.
Edgar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cheating tries to kick Edgar off but Edgar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joseph Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edgar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edgar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cheating keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edgar thows a huge punch but Cheating dodges it nicely.
Edgar wants to free his trapped foot but Cheating is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edgar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edgar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edgar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cheating has hold of Edgar's hands but Edgar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheating does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edgar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheating's head.
Edgar lands with a punch from half guard.
Edgar is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheating is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheating avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edgar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheating moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheating, as that shot connected.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
Cheating throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Edgar darts in looking for a takedown but Cheating gets double underhooks and turns Edgar into the cage.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheating throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Edgar with the counter takedown but Cheating avoids it easily.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Edgar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheating throws out the jab.
Cheating misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar.
Cheating connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar defending well as Cheating loads up on a big left hand.
Mom Cheating is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheating manages to avoid it.
Edgar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheating counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Nice shot lands for Cheating.
Cheating takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheating closes the distance and clinches.
Edgar lands with a short shot to the head.
Edgar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Cheating controls the action.
Mom Cheating has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheating throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheating's elbow.
Cheating fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Cheating.
Joseph Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheating controls his hands.
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 Mom Cheating.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheating, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mom Cheating!
A very excited looking Mom Cheating made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davie Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastien comes to the cage accompanied by Started From The Bottom. Brophy has chosen The Proclaimers - 500 Miles as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
146 lbs
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21
146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bastien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastien takes one on the button.
Bastien throws a head kick that misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Davie Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
We've been told by Bastien's head coaches at Werewolf's cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy pulls guard effortlessly.
Brophy is adopting a defensive guard.
Brophy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastien is looking to control Brophy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastien avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brophy in particular looking to stall.
Bastien wants to control but Brophy passes into side.
Bastien is looking for a sweep.
Bastien wants to control but Brophy postures up.
Bastien is trying to escape the position but Brophy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastien can't do much from the bottom here.
Brophy taking a breather here.
That's two 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.
Bastien wants to control but Brophy postures up.
Bastien is trying to escape the position but Brophy is controlling the position.
Bastien is looking to reverse the position.
Brophy taking a breather here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy thumps Bastien with a low kick.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Bastien's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastien tries to avoid it.
Brophy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Bastien throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy lands a nice hook to Bastien's body. Bastien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Bastien down.
Brophy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bastien stumbling backwards into the cage! Bastien bounces back off the cage towards Brophy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Brophy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Brophy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy is the new featherweight champion!
Davie Brophy 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David C. Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin and Scott Hall. Marvin comes into the arena with Superman Theme blaring out of the sound system. Scott Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Marvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marvin attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tests Marvin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Marvin attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Marvin 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.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Marvin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Hall is not content to let Marvin control the position.
Marvin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marvin's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marvin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall passes Marvin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Marvin is defending the position.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin actively working from the bottom here.
Marvin trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall is looking to slow Marvin down with leg kicks.
Hall lands with a slapping head kick.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marvin moves away.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Marvin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Marvin's head back.
Marvin defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Scott Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Marvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marvin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and Marvin counters with a takedown into side control.
Marvin tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Marvin wants to control for a moment but Hall uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marvin uses his free foot to push down on Hall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hall.
Hall has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Marvin is persistently looking for the submission but Hall is defending it well.
Marvin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hall knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hall for a finish.
Marvin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marvin is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Marvin tightening his grip on Hall, looking for the choke.
Hall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Marvin gets his hands free.
Marvin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hall! Can he survive? No! He's out! Marvin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David C. Marvin!
David C. Marvin is the new welterweight champion!
David C. Marvin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Denetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just one cornetto. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
275 lbs
23 - 17 - 1 |
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30
183 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexi Denetov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini lands a body shot.
Maldini takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denetov blocks a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
Denetov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denetov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denetov blocks a body shot from Maldini.
Good body shot from Maldini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with some punches.
Maldini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maldini scores with a shot to the side of Denetov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldini.
Denetov blocks a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini tries to work over Denetov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldini struggles to land a body shot inside as Denetov controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denetov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini scores with a leg kick.
Maldini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denetov.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Denetov's shoulder, as Denetov tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini connects with a looping right hand.
Denetov closes the distance and clinches.
Denetov tries to break free but Maldini pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denetov with a jab.
A jab lands there for Denetov.
Denetov looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Maldini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Maldini.
Denetov tries to break free but Maldini pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini tries to work over Denetov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldini struggles to land a body shot inside as Denetov controls his hands.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Denetov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini tries to throw a body punch but Denetov avoids it by throwing Maldini back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denetov's elbow.
Maldini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denetovs head.
Maldini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denetov's elbow.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denetov prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Denetov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini throws a punch but it's blocked by Denetov.
Maldini throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini tries a body shot but Denetov blocks it.
Maldini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Maldini fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denetovs head.
Denetov tries to break the clinch but Maldini is controlling the position.
Denetov prevents a body shot from Maldini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Denetov, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Maldini has a couple of punches blocked by Denetov.
Maldini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denetov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denetov can't break the clinch.
Denetov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Maldini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Denetov.
Maldini cracks Denetov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Alexi Denetov has been cut.
Denetov misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Denetov.
Denetov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denetov shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denetov can do to turn this around?
Denetov 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.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Denetov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldini can pounce on him.
Denetov drops his hands momentarily and Maldini needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Denetov just on the top of the head. Denetov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Denetov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giuseppe Maldini!
A victorious Giuseppe Maldini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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