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Highland Games 179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poi Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen down for my niggas as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poi Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henry circles away.
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henry showed some decent athleticism there.
Lai wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lai won't allow Henry to pass to mount.
Lai trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lai trying to control here.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is looking to pass Lai's guard but actually Lai recovers to full guard.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Lai's brow.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry scoring with some ground and pound.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Henry trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lai with that takedown attempt.
Lai is looking to chop away at Henry 's legs.
Lai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lai clinches with his opponent.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Poi Lai has been cut.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lai is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lai blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
A knee to the head by Henry .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
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.
Henry clinches with his opponent.
Lai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Andrew Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lai is trying to break free.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry prevents Lai from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poi Lai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Lai clinches up against the cage.
Lai managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Lai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry has Lai pressed against the cage, preventing Lai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Henry .
Henry avoids a wild elbow strike from Lai.
Lai is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Lai blocks with his arms.
Poi Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lai throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry !
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Draymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Dirt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roni Draymond!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draymond lands a jab to Dirt's midsection.
Draymond is looking to slow Dirt down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirt is defended easily by Draymond.
Draymond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirt tests Draymond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draymond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draymond tries to circle away but Dirt has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Draymond stands up over Dirt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dirt is looking to cinch up a triangle. Draymond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dirt's body to avoid the submission. Dirt has instead reached around Draymond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dirt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Dirt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kryptonite. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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32
280 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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250 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenkka Kahva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Kahva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Kahva has control of the leg.
Machado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Machado wants to control but Kahva is keeping busy.
Kahva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Ground and pound from Kahva.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Kahva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Kahva eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahva connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Kahva is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahva lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Machado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kahva is looking to defend but Machado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kahva! Machado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kahva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jenkka Kahva was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I'm hungry'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Parasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Parasenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Seppi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppi has Parasenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Seppi gets through Parasenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seppi breaks the clinch.
Seppi slaps away a takedown attempt from Parasenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seppi clinches with his opponent.
Parasenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parasenko goes for a takedown attempt but Seppi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seppi scores with a punch to the head.
Seppi pushes Parasenko up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seppi lands an uppercut.
Parasenko tries to pull guard but Seppi holds him up against the cage and eventually Parasenko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Parasenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parasenko has Seppi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seppi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seppi breaks from the clinch.
Adriano Seppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppi closes the distance and pushes Parasenko back into the cage.
Parasenko tries to pull guard but Seppi won't allow it.
Parasenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seppi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seppi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parasenko has Seppi up against the cage in a clinch.
Seppi lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Seppi.
Seppi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppi stops a takedown attempt from Parasenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppi.
Seppi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parasenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seppi on his heels. He'll look to pass Seppi's guard now, I'm sure.
Seppi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seppi rushes Parasenko and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasenko is trying to break the clinch but Seppi is controlling him.
Seppi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parasenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seppi lands a nice uppercut.
Seppi gets through Parasenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parasenko looking for a takedown.
Parasenko is breathing heavily.
Seppi connects with a big uppercut there that sends Parasenko tumbling to the ground! Seppi follows him down into his guard.
Parasenko is rocked!
Seppi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Parasenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppi throws an overhand right that has Parasenko reeling! Seppi follows up with more punches and Parasenko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adriano Seppi!
A relieved looking Adriano Seppi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Semerad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamidovich Saitiev is just out of range.
Semerad misses with a wild body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks for a takedown but Semerad sprawls well.
Semerad throws a body punch but Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range.
Semerad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerad.
Semerad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Semerad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hamidovich Saitiev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Semerad but great work by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Semerad sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Semerad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerad actively working from the bottom here.
Semerad taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Semerad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Semerad trying to hold on to Hamidovich Saitiev's head to control him but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerad's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to take a breather but Semerad is having none of it.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamidovich Saitiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Semerad on the ground.
Semerad taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Semerad won't allow Hamidovich Saitiev to pass to mount.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Semerad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Semerad is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Semerad has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Semerad! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Semerad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seery is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: An Irish Pub Song. Patrick Seery will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dang Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seery slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Seery avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai lands an elbow just above Seery 's eye.
Seery working hard to break the clinch.
Seery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seery dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seery blocks the elbow strike.
Seery is leaning against Sai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Sai is controlling him.
Seery blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seery's brow.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Seery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seery avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Seery avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Seery.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seery tries to break free but Sai pushes him back against the cage.
Seery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sai backwards.
A shot in the inside from Seery.
Seery stalling the fight.
Seery avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Seery lands a shoulder strike.
Seery's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Seery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seery blocks the elbow strike.
Seery scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Seery.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Seery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sai backwards.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Seery.
Seery controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Seery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Seery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Seery avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Seery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sai's elbow.
Seery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sai.
Seery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sai throws out the jab.
Seery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sai.
Sai is looking to clinch.
Seery throws a combination. Sai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Sai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seery misses with the combination.
Sai seems to have got his legs back now.
Seery lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Seery circles away.
Seery throws out a counter right but Sai avoids it with no problem.
Sai misses the shot to the body.
Seery connects with a nice looking jab.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sai misses with a wild body shot.
Seery moves out of range as Sai strikes.
Seery scores with a jab. Sai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seery misses with a body shot.
Seery missing with a left hand there. Sai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sai throws a jab but it's blocked by Seery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sai tries to clinch up but Seery circles away and keeps his distance.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sai throws a lazy uppercut
and Seery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Seery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sai takes one to the side of the head.
Seery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sai tries to clinch up
and Seery counters with a crisp right that sends Sai to the canvas! Seery follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery!
Our winner, Patrick Seery, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Rammhammer (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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206 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Rammhammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammhammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Rammhammer rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rammhammer has him pressed against the cage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to break the clinch but Rammhammer is controlling the position.
Rammhammer manages to pull guard.
Rammhammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rammhammer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer not doing much here.
Rammhammer seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Rammhammer stops James from getting back to his feet.
Rammhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James's coaches at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rammhammer is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
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.
Rammhammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Rammhammer eventually gives up the hold.
Rammhammer wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James is looking to escape.
Rammhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rammhammer keeps trying to improve his position.
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rammhammer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rammhammer swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rammhammer digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.
Rammhammer is stalling here.
Rammhammer blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rammhammer jumps guard.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rammhammer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rammhammer holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammhammer has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Rammhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rammhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Rammhammer.
James connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Rammhammer - just one landing.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rammhammer manages to avoid it.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Rammhammer counters with a nice body shot.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James sets himself, and Rammhammer steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rammhammer.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rammhammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Rammhammer slips under a jab from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rammhammer.
Rammhammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rammhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
James takes one on the button.
Rammhammer throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Rammhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James works the jab nicely.
James moves out of range as Rammhammer strikes.
Rammhammer scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James dodges the punch combination from Rammhammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scores with a jab to the head.
Rammhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rammhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Rammhammer slips under a jab.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer moves away from the strike by James.
Rammhammer closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Rammhammer tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rammhammer has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Rammhammer misses the target.
Rammhammer lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with an uppercut.
James misses with a looping left.
James misses with a looping right.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot.
Rammhammer avoids the body shot from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Rammhammer moved out of range nicely.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Rammhammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rammhammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer throws a one two combo.
James cracks a nice hook into Rammhammer's ribs.
Nice shot lands for James.
Rammhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rammhammer scores with a decent looking hook.
James throws a body punch but Rammhammer moves out of range.
Rammhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Rammhammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
James tries to bum rush Rammhammer with a series of wild strikes but Rammhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rammhammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James throws a hook to the side of Rammhammer's head but Rammhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rammhammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rammhammer ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Rammhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Rammhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with an uppercut. Rammhammer saw that one coming.
James lands with a cross.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rammhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves away from the strike by Rammhammer.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James sets himself, and Rammhammer steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Rammhammer's shoulder, as Rammhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Rammhammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a hook but Rammhammer blocks it.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
Rammhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
Rammhammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rammhammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rammhammer moves out of range as James strikes.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Rammhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rammhammer tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rammhammer lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer moves out of range as James strikes.
Rammhammer takes one to the side of the head.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Gerrald James is winning the standup battle so far.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rammhammer works the jab nicely.
James takes a swing at Rammhammer's ribcage but misses.
Rammhammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rammhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James missing with a left hand there. Rammhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rammhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rammhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Rammhammer loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Rammhammer drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big right hand that sends Rammhammer crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Rammhammer back to his feet!
Rammhammer is rocked!
It looks like Rudolf Rammhammer has been cut.
Rammhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rammhammer is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James misses with a wild body shot.
Rammhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rammhammer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Rammhammer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but James runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James 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 Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Kill For Satan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dandy Swanson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Force gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Force smiles and moves away.
Swanson defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson tries to move into range but Force moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Force has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Force catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Force's knee but Force avoids it well.
Force connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
Force misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Force blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Force gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Force might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Force is keeping the position for now.
Force looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Force is keeping the position.
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Force lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
A combination from Force does no damage.
Force avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Force tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Force swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Force connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Force leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Force on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson gets a takedown into half guard.
Force has his hands clasped together around Swanson's back. He's all about the action.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Force is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Force on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Force tries to get out of the position.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Force to regain full guard.
Force keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
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 Mase Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
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.
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Force tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Force to the ground. Force escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Force connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Force blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Force sends Swanson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Swanson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Swanson is rocked!
That has opened up Dandy Swanson's cut even more.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force cracks Swanson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Swanson falls backwards against the cage. Force follows up with more strikes that drop Swanson to his knees. Force keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Swanson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
After winning the bout, Mase Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dandy Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Born - 5FDP. Louis Gordon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon pushes Holliday away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Holliday lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Gordon fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Gordon walks into a jab.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at England Fight Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
Gordon cracks a nice hook into Holliday's ribs.
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!
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday blocks the elbow strike.
Holliday takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday looks winded!
Holliday avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Holliday shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holliday's brow.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Holliday leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holliday has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holliday can turn it around.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Holliday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
A short left from Holliday.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Harry Holliday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Holliday takes an elbow to the temple.
Holliday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holliday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Holliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Gordon!
Louis Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller has chosen Footloose by Kenny Loggins as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller checks a leg kick nicely.
Wills moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Bueller misses.
Wills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wills connects with a right hand. Bueller shakes it off.
Bueller misses with a straight right.
Bueller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills was well out of range. Poor timing from Bueller.
Bueller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wills moves away from the strike by Bueller.
Bueller misses with a looping right.
Wills definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Bueller misses its intended target.
Wills slips a straight right by Bueller.
Wills thows a body kick. Bueller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wills fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bueller checks it well.
Crunch! Wills slams his shin into Bueller's torso.
Bueller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller takes a swing at Wills's ribcage but misses.
Bueller misses with a hook
and Wills counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wills staying out of range there.
Wills throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wills gets a clinch.
Bueller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bueller to keep the fight standing.
Bueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills.
Still in the clinch, Bueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills pulls guard successfully.
Bueller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wills is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bueller frees his head nicely. Oh but Wills has switched to an armbar! Bueller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wilson Wills!
Wilson Wills is the new featherweight champion!
Wilson Wills decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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